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St. Catherine University

Child abuse

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Factors That Increase Successful Parenting Skills In Adult Survivors Of Childhood Trauma, Neglect, And Abuse: A Systematic Review, Victoria A. Christian May 2017

Factors That Increase Successful Parenting Skills In Adult Survivors Of Childhood Trauma, Neglect, And Abuse: A Systematic Review, Victoria A. Christian

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

In this systematic review, I explored the topic of the parenting skills of adults who had experienced childhood abuse, trauma, and neglect and how that experience impacts their ability to become effective parents to their own children. The literature review provided information showing that adults who experienced childhood abuse may have a difficult time parenting their own children if they don’t have the ability to form attachment, develop resilience and protective measures, and learn parenting skills. A focused literature search found twenty-three articles, three books, and various government websites that provided the information used in this research paper. A theme …


Crossing The Line: Is Corporal Punishment Child Abuse?, Jade R. Wallat May 2017

Crossing The Line: Is Corporal Punishment Child Abuse?, Jade R. Wallat

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to explore when corporal punishment crosses the line into abuse. Qualitative interviews were conducted with five child protection workers who work hand in hand with families and children where abuse allegations have been made. These audio-recorded interviews took place over a period of two weeks and the data were analyzed using grounded theory methodology. The most common themes that emerged were lack of resources, financial hardships, upbringing and MN State Statute. Given the high number of abuse allegations that are made, as well as the number of open child protection cases, it is important …