SOCWORK 1A06 Study Guide - Final Guide: Criminal Justice Act 2003, Canadian Indian Residential School System, Young Offenders Act
28 Apr 2016
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Risks: poorer health, low educational success, victimization, contact with the legal system, behavioural problems in formative years. 2010 18,710 children were victims of family violence of violent offences against children. 2000-2010 rate of homicide was highest of infants/toddlers. 2004-2009 increase in spousal violence that children saw/heard (43% to 52%) Child maltreatment children needing care increased dramatically 1998 to 2003. Two most substantiated categories: intimate partner violence, neglect. Parental neglect in indigenous communities is tied to structural factors: inadequate housing, unemployment, social exclusion. From confederation mid 20th century: views changed. Interest in developmental stages of children viewed as immature persons and in need of protection . State had a role intervening when a parent failed at their job. 1888 act for the protection and reformation of neglected children. 1891 first children"s aid society established (j. j kelso) 1893 act for the prevention of cruelty to and better protection of children (ontario)
