Child Abuse/Neglect Archives - Page 3 of 13

Munchausen Syndrome: Victimizing the Child

April 10, 2018

Harmful Caregiving In certain situations, a caregiver may harm a child through caregiving practices. Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (i.e. factitious disorder imposed on another) is an interesting...

3 Crucial Elements in Child Abuse Cases

April 4, 2018

Commonalities in Cases Every family is unique. Likewise, every child abuse case involves different factors. But there are three crucial elements found in many child abuse cases. Understanding...

Eye on the Child: Tips for Concerned Grandparents

March 29, 2018

Options for Concerned Grandparents If you are a grandparent of a child who you believe is at risk of abuse, there are steps you can take to secure...

The Other Side of a Child Abuse Case: How to Keep CPS Out of Your Life

March 22, 2018

When Your Child Abuse Case Is Closed You’ve dealt with CPS for months. Maybe you’ve agreed to a safety plan and even followed it word for word. Or...

Shaken Baby Syndrome: Abuse in the News

March 19, 2018

What Is Shaken Baby Syndrome? Shaken baby syndrome is a type of abusive head trauma, which is a head injury caused by child abuse. Shaken baby syndrome is...

How New Jersey Child Abuse Allegations Turn Into Findings Fast

February 26, 2018

A Quick Response Once child abuse is reported, DCPP (formerly DYFS), New Jersey’s CPS agency, is required to initiate an investigation. That investigation may start with a call...

Crucial Questions to Ask Before Hiring Your New Jersey Child Abuse Attorney

February 22, 2018

Finding the Right New Jersey Child Abuse Attorney for You Many parents find themselves in need of legal guidance when facing allegations of child abuse or neglect. Often,...

3 Immediate Steps to Take If You Suspect Your Child Was Abused

February 20, 2018

Suspect Your Child Was Abused? Many figures in a child’s life can be perpetrators of abuse. If you suspect someone in your child’s life abused him or her,...

5 Facts About New Jersey CPS Protocol to Help You Protect Your Family

February 15, 2018

Facing Higher Powers New Jersey’s CPS agency, DCPP (formerly DYFS), has the authority to remove your child and terminate your parental rights. Because DCPP has so much power,...

3 Moves That Will Guarantee a Call from New Jersey CPS

February 9, 2018

State CPS agencies are tasked with protecting children from abuse and neglect. To do that effectively, they have to investigate every child abuse report. Not all investigations are...

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