NCJ Number
46494
Date Published
1974
Length
0 pages
Annotation
THIS FILM EXAMINES THE PROBLEM OF CHILD ABUSE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE BATTERING PARENT, THE EFFECTS OF ABUSE, AND THE HELP SOCIETY CAN PROVIDE.
Abstract
THREE CASES ARE DRAMATICALLY ENACTED, AND THE AFTERMATH OF EACH IS DEPICTED. DIFFERENT FORMS OF ASSISTANCE FOR THE ABUSING PARENT AND THE ABUSED CHILD ARE TREATED, INCLUDING SOCIAL WORK, COUNSELING BY PSYCHIATRISTS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND A SPECIAL CARE CLINIC WHICH OPERATES AN EMERGENCY HOTLINE FOR BATTERING PARENTS. CHILD VICTIMS ARE OFTEN PLACED IN FOSTER HOMES FOR THEIR OWN PROTECTION, BUT THIS IS AT BEST A TEMPORARY SOLUTION. ALLEVIATING THE CAUSES OF CHILD ABUSE SO THAT THE CHILD MAY RETURN TO THE HOME SHOULD BE A PRIMARY CONCERN OF SOCIAL SERVICES. (DAS)