Family Crime

Question 1

The family is a harmonious, wholesome and orderly unit, without needing the interference of the state.

Answer 1

Blagg & Smith 1989

Question 2

Family = close relationships, loyalty love & harmony, caring, safe

Answer 2

Saraga 2001

Question 3

While abuse in the home can be extreme, it is a private affair beyond the reach of legislation.

Answer 3

Lord Shaftsbury 1871

Question 4

Investigations into infanticide

Answer 4

20s

Question 5

Discovery of the term ‘child abuse’

Answer 5

60s

Question 6

Feminism raised awareness of family violence - increased resources for women and change in police attitudes

Answer 6

70s

Question 7

Other forms of family/in-home violence were recognised

Answer 7

80s/90s

Question 8

Family violence is a concern but still subject to myths.

Answer 8

00s-now

Question 9

Defined child abuse as ‘ill treatment or the impairment of health’ of children

Answer 9

The Children Act (1989)

Question 10

….Found 793,000 crimes against children 10-15. Nearly 50% involving violence.

Answer 10

CSEW 2015

Question 11

56 children died as a result of abuse

Answer 11

NSPCC 2013/14

Question 12

35000 sexual offences against children

Answer 12

NSPCC 2013/14

Question 13

10,000 neglect cases of children U16

Answer 13

NSPCC 2013/14

Question 14

Childline made 3,700 referrals

Answer 14

NSPCC 2015

Question 15

‘Role Malfunction - Parents lack knowledge on parenting which leads to stress and consequently abuse.

Answer 15

Gabarino 1977

Question 16

20% of ill treated children learn this style of parenting to be ‘correct’

Answer 16

Belsky

Question 17

Lack of parental knowledge can be due to poverty

Answer 17

Gabarino 1977