child abuse

Here are the results of the market research I had to do for my business plan for Zaideh's House. I have reviewed some important research related to teen childbearing. The following facts are compiled from an article called, “Adolescent Pregnancy and Childbearing in California,” published by the California Research Bureau in June 2003.  Read More »

*WARNING* very long entry.

i will be breaking it up, however, if you care about the topics of child abuse and/or teen pregnancy, and have information or background, I would welcome your input as this is a work in progress.  Read More »

Why is it that domestic violence is more accepted than other forms of assault and battery? I live in Connecticut, and, if I am not mistaken, the repercussions here for domestic violence are much less than those imposed for assault and battery.  Read More »

The one thing I hate about my job is when you HAVE to report suspected child abuse.  Read More »

As a social worker, dear reader, I am a mandatory reporter – I am obliged to report any suspected child abuse. I have thought about that from time to time, of course, but never so much as the past few weeks, when I’ve heard the father in the apartment below me yelling at someone.  Read More »

Here's a deal. I'll tell the story, you do the research and gather the statistics. I have been challenged to blog about what I care about. I care about a lot of things. First, I care about children. Next I care about humanity. Then mental illness/mental health.  Read More »

My sister and I were standing in the kitchen prepping for dinner when my husband's cell phone rang. He answered and almost immediately, we heard him shout. I, of course, raced out of the kitchen to find out what was wrong. He held up a finger, indicating I should wait before peppering him with questions as I have a tendency to do.  Read More »