THE ROLE OF SOCIAL WORKERS IN THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE A STUDY OF IKPOBA OKHA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
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This study evaluated the social work intervention strategies for the remediation of Child abuse in the mitigation of such disaster, it specifically examined the factors promoting Child abuse and neglect , investigated the effects of Child abuse in the lives of the victims and the society at large, ascertained the people's perspective and knowledge about Social Workers and how they have intervened so far and examined most children who are depressed and isolated as a result of abuse from caregivers and significant others. The theories that help to inform this study are applicable to the many forms of child maltreatment. These theories include Ecological Systems Theory, Trauma- informed care, Attachment theory, family system theory, social learning theory/intergenerational transmission of violence, general strain theory, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Self-control theory, filicide typology, three-factor theory and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. The result of the research showed that the main
factors that contribute to child abuse includes poverty and economic instability , lack of education and healthcare , cultural norms that condone violence, Parental attitudes towards corporal punishment: Parents who believe in physical punishment are more likely to abuse their children, Socio-economic status: Children from poorer families are at a higher risk of abuse because sometimes they are forced to labor very hard for the family, Child's age and sex: Male children and those in certain age groups are more vulnerable to abuse, Conflict and instability, parental history of abuse, weak child protection systems. non-challant attitude
of the government towards perpetuators. The study utilized the survey Research design and the qualitative approach, the population of the study was made up of persons residing in Sajnt Saviour Community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo State, who have been residing there for at least six years, who have been abused and neglected and willing to participate and also understand the phenomenon being investigated. The sample size of the study was 100, which is made up of 50 males and 50 females and participants were selected through simple random sampling method. The study utilized the interview guide that were used to interview the selected and consented participants on a one-on-one basis. The data collected were thematically analysed and presented in a qualitative pattern of research. The results of the analysis showed that social workers have helped in the intervention of child labour and neglect in areas of education, family and marital status. This is to state that the practice of social work in Saint Savior Community has helped to ratify many vices that the children are faced with in some of the institutions like education and family. The research also entails social workers helping to advise parents about their children’s abuse and neglect
and also caution couples on the dangers of divorce on their children and how it can affect them negatively.
factors that contribute to child abuse includes poverty and economic instability , lack of education and healthcare , cultural norms that condone violence, Parental attitudes towards corporal punishment: Parents who believe in physical punishment are more likely to abuse their children, Socio-economic status: Children from poorer families are at a higher risk of abuse because sometimes they are forced to labor very hard for the family, Child's age and sex: Male children and those in certain age groups are more vulnerable to abuse, Conflict and instability, parental history of abuse, weak child protection systems. non-challant attitude
of the government towards perpetuators. The study utilized the survey Research design and the qualitative approach, the population of the study was made up of persons residing in Sajnt Saviour Community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo State, who have been residing there for at least six years, who have been abused and neglected and willing to participate and also understand the phenomenon being investigated. The sample size of the study was 100, which is made up of 50 males and 50 females and participants were selected through simple random sampling method. The study utilized the interview guide that were used to interview the selected and consented participants on a one-on-one basis. The data collected were thematically analysed and presented in a qualitative pattern of research. The results of the analysis showed that social workers have helped in the intervention of child labour and neglect in areas of education, family and marital status. This is to state that the practice of social work in Saint Savior Community has helped to ratify many vices that the children are faced with in some of the institutions like education and family. The research also entails social workers helping to advise parents about their children’s abuse and neglect
and also caution couples on the dangers of divorce on their children and how it can affect them negatively.
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