Family Crime Flashcards

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1
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The family is a harmonious, wholesome and orderly unit, without needing the interference of the state.

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Blagg & Smith 1989

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

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Saraga 2001

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3
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While abuse in the home can be extreme, it is a private affair beyond the reach of legislation.

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Lord Shaftsbury 1871

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4
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Investigations into infanticide

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20s

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5
Q

Discovery of the term ‘child abuse’

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60s

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

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70s

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Other forms of family/in-home violence were recognised

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80s/90s

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8
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Family violence is a concern but still subject to myths.

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00s-now

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9
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Defined child abuse as ‘ill treatment or the impairment of health’ of children

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The Children Act (1989)

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

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CSEW 2015

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11
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56 children died as a result of abuse

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NSPCC 2013/14

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12
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35000 sexual offences against children

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NSPCC 2013/14

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13
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10,000 neglect cases of children U16

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NSPCC 2013/14

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14
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Childline made 3,700 referrals

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NSPCC 2015

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15
Q

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

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Gabarino 1977

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16
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20% of ill treated children learn this style of parenting to be ‘correct’

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Belsky

17
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Lack of parental knowledge can be due to poverty

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Gabarino 1977