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What is Corporal Punishment? Corporal punishment, also referred to as physical punishment, is defined as any physical force used to cause discomfort or pain in response to an unwanted behavior. This form of discipline was widely accepted and used in schools across the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries. In more recent decades, […]
The Catholic Church and History of Child Sexual Abuse When you think about the Catholic religion, or any organized religion, child sexual abuse is not typically what might first come to mind. When people think about organized religion, more common connotations might include codes of conduct, moral standards, worship, and community. However, since entering the […]
Teacher Appreciation Week This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. It has been observed in the US since 1953, and became an official national holiday in 1980. The importance of teachers and their jobs is widely acknowledged. However, many professionals in the field have struggled to find support and resources. This inhibits their ability to provide […]
The Month of April April serves as the awareness month for a multitude of causes, including National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Autism Awareness Month. Unfortunately, neurodivergent children can be very vulnerable to the perils of abuse. As a result, a correlation exists in regards to the occurrence of child abuse among children who are […]
This week, renowned professional in forensic pathology Dr. Mary E. Case has stepped down from her post as St. Louis County’s chief medical examiner. While Case originally attended university to become a neurosurgeon, she began working in the pathology department, which completely changed the trajectory of her life. Forensic Pathology Expert Case graduated in 1969 […]
The month of April is not only Sexual Assault Awareness month, but it is also National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Within the past year, at least 1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse or neglect. However, as with a lot of different types of abuse, this may be an inaccurate number, as many cases […]
Introducing Child Exploitation Simply put, exploitation is the unfair use of something or someone for one’s own advantage or benefit. Worldwide, there are 40+ million victims of all ages—and from a variety of backgrounds—who experience exploitation in some form. One in 4 victims of exploitation are children. In these cases, the term child exploitation is […]
What is Medical Neglect? Medical neglect is generally defined as a parent or guardian’s failure to provide adequate medical care for their child or children. The term can encompass a variety of neglectful behaviors: Failure to recognize obvious signs of physical injury, medical illness, or mental health Delaying seeking medical assistance for an acute illness […]
