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Drug Abuse among Juveniles, 2004.
This paper discusses drug abuse among juveniles.
1,808 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 101.95
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This article looks at drug abuse among juveniles and related matters. The writer examines drug abuse relating to juveniles and to juvenile delinquents in particular. The writer discusses major causes of the problem. In this paper, the writer provides and explains solutions for this drug abuse problem.
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"The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief overview of the nature of drug abuse among juveniles emphasizing the problem of drug abuse among juvenile delinquents in particular. The paper first describes the nature of the problem and then looks at causes. It also offers some solutions to the problem. Lundman identifies juvenile delinquency as a behavior rather than as a psychosocial phenomenon involving various characteristics or traits of those labeled ... "
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Juvenile Drug Abuse and Crime, 2001.
This paper is a detailed discussion about the tremendous drug problems that affect adolescents and teens in the United States, and their link with serious crime.
4,095 words (approx. 16.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 175.95
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This paper is an in-depth look at drugs in America. The author uses a variety of sources to examine the problem of juvenile drug abuse and crime. The paper examines why teens abuse illegal substances such as marijuana, cocaine, as well as illicit substances: tobacco, alcohol, etc. The paper discusses how treatment programs for juveniles, within schools and within the juvenile justice and incarceration systems are particularly crucial in order to prevent adolescents from using drugs into their adult years.
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"The problem of juvenile drug abuse and the crime it has spawned are some of the most serious issues confronting our criminal justice system today. First of all, however, what is a drug? A drug may be said to be any substance taken to change an individual?s mental state or bodily functions. Sometimes, drugs are used to cure diseases. For example, penicillin is a drug that kills bacteria and cures infection. Sometimes drugs are used to ?improve? a normal body, such as a student having a cup of coffee so he or she can study longer for an exam or an individual taking a ?hit? of LSD to alter his or her consciousness. Other times, drugs are used to make a normal body abnormal, such as steroids that can increase the body?s ability to build muscle, or cocaine that can increase the body?s ability to stay awake and produce a feeling of euphoria."
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Sexual Abuse and Juveniles, 2004.
This paper discusses the problems of sexual abuse among juveniles, both as victims and as abusers.
2,175 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 107.95
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This paper explains that tens of thousands of children in America are the victims of sexual abuse in some form. They are not only targets, but also perpetrators; many are permanently affected by the crimes against them and by a surrounding culture in which sexual coercion and violence are common. The author points out that there is not one single act that is considered a ?sexual offense'. Legally, the definitions of sexual offenses vary by state. The paper suggests that sexual abuse problems among juveniles might be prevented by stricter and more focused programs against crime, longer school days, and more intensive sex education for children that would help them to develop into healthily functioning sexual beings, as opposed to individuals who use sex as a form of punishment for themselves or others.
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"Juvenile sexual offenses are statistically surprising. ?Adolescents under the age of 18 account for 20% of arrests for all sexual offenses (excluding prostitution.)? Of these offenses in 1995, up to 16% of the arrests were for forcible rape. Approximately half of all sexual offenses against boys, and up to one fifth of all sexual offenses against girls, may be committed by juveniles. A majority of adult sexual offenders began as minors, and studies show that 42% of adult pedophiles were committing sexual offenses before the age of 12. Over 90% of adolescent sex offenders are male, however there remains a significant number of female offenders. Females are actually about as likely to commit a sexual offense against a brother as a male would be. ?20% of sex offenses against male siblings are committed by sisters, compared to 21% for brothers.? Close to 15% of adolescent sexual offenses occur on school property, and ?the most likely hour for a kid to commit sexual assault is between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on a school day.?
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Child Abuse and Juvenile Delinquency, 2000.
An examination of the relationship between abuse and juvenile crime. Includes theories, definitions, non-abuse factors, statistics and changing social views.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 21 sources, AU$ 164.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between the abused child and delinquency. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context in which the relationship between these two phenomena has been identified in the literature of the professional discipline, and then to discuss ways in which conclusions can be drawn about how the vicissitudes of human behavior connected to the phenomenon of the abused child have an impact upon the vicissitudes of human and (significantly) institutional behavior that have been connected to observed phenomena associated with what in an earlier decade might have been called juvenile delinquency and what in the current era is attributed not only to that term but also to youth crime, gang violence, and the like. Equally important will be an examination of the response of the institutions of criminal (and..."
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Juvenile Drugs and Prostitution, 2006.
A study of juvenile drug abuse and prostitution in women and how to combat them.
3,057 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 142.95
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The paper explains that nearly two-thirds of all American youth try an illegal drug before they finish high school. The writer states that the juveniles most frequently driven to prostitution are young girls trying to escape abusive situations. The writer reviews literature written on the topics of juvenile drug abuse and prostitution. The writer suggests that more research needs to be done regarding these teenage issues and details specific topics for that research. The paper expresses the importance of making contacts by handing out literature to the public. In conclusion, the writer suggests outreach programs in which the emphasis lies not only on knowledge about safer drug use and safer sex but also on attitude, social standards and self-efficacy. Table Of Contents Importance of Study Introduction Identifying Juveniles in Danger Identifying Illusionary Sources About Prostitution Review of Literature 1. Tap 11: Treatment for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse: Opportunities for Coordination; Special Populations: Prostitutes 2. Blume (1992) Summarizes Some of the Differences in Chemical Dependency in Women When Compared with Men 3. Juveniles: Schinke, Botvin & Orlandi, 1991 4. The Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia (CASA) Released a Study Oct. 27, 1994 5. A Methodological Analysis of the Sexual Behavior NORC University of Chicago, February, 1992 6. The Relationship Between Cocaine Use, Drug Sales, and Other Delinquency Among a Cohort of High-Risk Youths Over Time, 1994 7. Teen Prostitution, Marie Cugini, Advocates for Children College Park Scholars University of Maryland, College Park 9. Breaking The Cycle A Developmental Model for the Assessment and Treatment of Adolescents with Alcohol and Other Drug Problems, By Leslie Acoca, M.A., M.F.C.C. 10. McKeganey et al, 1990, Green et al, 1993. Gossop et al (1994) Interviewed 51 Women Drug Using Prostitutes Basis for Discussion Research Design Making Contacts Limitations References Bibliography
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"Juveniles are most frequently driven to prostitution in order to escape abusive situations. These young girls feel they have no choice. In addition, laws designed to protect children from sexual abuse are not applied to juvenile prostitutes. The following case history suggests that a number of juveniles engaged in prostitution grew up in abusive and/or neglectful homes, a fragile self esteem and limited resources lead some girls believe they had no other choice but to enter the world of prostitution. "Repeatedly myths and illusions about prostitution are built on misinformation and fantasy of sexuality that are promoted through movies, TV, video tapes and printed materials including pornography. These may entice naive young teens into prostitution through false promises of glamour and riches. In reality, juvenile prostitutes suffer pain humiliation and degradation at the hands of their pimps and customers. They are susceptible to sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies. Most are controlled by pimps who care first about how much money they get. Kids involved in prostitution frequently experience beatings, sado-masochistic treatment, and worse."
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Increased Drug Use in Juveniles, 2001.
This essay looks at the alarming numbers of adolescents that use drugs in the U.S. today.
1,960 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 99.95
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This paper is an in-depth discussion regarding substance abuse among youngsters and adolescents. The author looks the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, prescription medication, and cocaine. The paper discusses viewpoints and polls from both juveniles and parents, and provides tips on how to steer kids away from illicit substances.
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"Illicit drug use in the United States remains a serious and costly problem. In a 1996 survey, about 13 million Americans reported using illicit drugs in the past month. Each year, as many as 11,000 deaths are linked to illicit drug use. To combat the nation's drug abuse problem, the federal government and states spend about $27 billion annually. Further, the total annual cost of illicit drug use to society is estimated at $67 billion for costs associated with health care and drug addiction prevention and treatment programs, drug-related crime, and lost resources resulting from reduced worker productivity or death."
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Juvenile Drug Crimes, 2004.
Provides information about programs designed to break the juvenile drug-crime cycle.
9,985 words (approx. 39.9 pages), 25 sources, APA, AU$ 321.95
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This paper summarizes existing literature about programs designed to prevent the juvenile drug-crime cycle and, based on that literature, identifies interventions that offer the best chances for success. This paper also provides guidelines and recommendations for developing a comprehensive juvenile justice system that can best address the needs of juvenile offenders involved with drug crimes.
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Intervening with Juvenile Drug Crimes
Abstract
Proposal
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Literacy and Juvenile Drug Crimes
Hypothesis
Literature Review
Trends in Juvenile Drug Crimes
About Juvenile Drug Courts
Methodology
Data Gathering Method
Database of Study
Validity of Data
Originality and Limitations of Study
Part 1 and 2-- Survey Participant Profile
Results, Discussion and Conclusion
Major Intervention Strategies
Recommendations
Continuing Care
How Ethnicity and Culture Affects the Juvenile Drug-Crime Cycle
Guiding Principles
Fundamental Role of the Juvenile Justice and Treatment Systems
Implementation at the Local Level
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"With the prevalence of drug crimes among juveniles and the complexity involved in their treatment, which must involve both the child and his living environment, the traditional juvenile justice process is often unable to deal effectively with the entire problem. The juvenile drug court aims to fill this gap by providing immediate and continuous court intervention that includes requiring the juvenile to get treatment, submit to frequent drug testing, appear at court status hearings, and comply with other court conditions aimed at accountability, rehabilitation, long-term sobriety, and preventing further criminal activity."
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Juvenile Drug Policy, 2004.
This paper discusses the United States juvenile drug policy, focusing on treatment, prevention, policies, and laws in dealing with the modern plague of marijuana, heroin, opium, and hashish.
3,940 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 170.95
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This paper relates that the first groups of states to have marijuana laws were the Rocky Mountain and Southwestern states, which included Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Montana. The author points out that the strength of the U.S. policies is that they have requested all institutions, such as schools and universities, to implement these policies on a large scale. The paper stresses that it is the social responsibility of every member of the society to participate in the battle against drugs and to eliminate this problem.
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"Young children who are involved in drug use tend to drop out from school leading to illiteracy and unemployment. Young adults participate in criminal activity such as violence, vandalism, sexual abuse and delinquencies. The usage of illicit drugs not only results in the destruction of mind and society but also in the destruction of health. Drugs usage leads to multiple-deleterious health outcomes such as sexually transmitted diseases, human immunodeficiency virus, viral hepatitis, and numerous social problems among adolescents and adults. If the usage of drugs continues to increase than the outcome on the society would be full of savages and criminals. Crimes committed by young people would increase magnificently. Dropout rates will increase resulting in unemployment, which in turn would result in theft, pick pocketing, burglaries, and sexual abuses."
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Street Gangs, Juvenile Violence, and Drugs, 2005.
An examination of the problem of street gangs, juvenile violence, and drugs, and a suggestion for possible solutions.
1,750 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 89.95
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This paper discusses gang violence as a multi-generational problem in many communities. Many gangs are decades old, and solutions to the gang violence problem have been sought after for equally as long. The paper explores the structure and roots of gang violence, future trends, and proven solutions to the problem. It concludes that early intervention, as well as providing safe havens for youth at risk in troubled neighborhoods, are valuable tools to help stem the tide of gang violence.
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"Gangs undertake a variety of criminal pursuits, and the level of violence that is perpetrated by the gang is directly related to the particular crimes that are committed. The drug trade is the primary involvement of the gangs. Gangs are also involved in intimidation, robbery, and other acts of violence as well. There is an increasing trend among gangs becoming involved in less traditional crimes, and becoming involved in identity theft and credit card fraud. (2005 National Gang Threat Assessment p. 4) The gangs are also becoming involved more and more with organized crime. The organized crime syndicates include the Mexican and South American drug cartels, Russian Organized crime, Asian Crime families, the more recognizable La Cosa Nostra (Mafia) and assorted other group throughout the world. (id p. 6) Gangs are also availing themselves to technology. The technology of choice by the gang members is the push-to-talk cell phone. This is of particular use in coordinating efforts of the individual members regardless of the criminal undertaking. The gangs also make use of the internet, postings on websites to communicate with members and notify them of event dates, as well as boasting of recent illicit activities. (id p.4)"
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Child Abuse and Substance Abuse, 2000.
An examination of the research, history and theories of impact of parental drug/alcohol abuse and child abuse, treatment and intervention.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 11 sources, AU$ 101.95
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"The Impact of Parental Substance Abuse on Child Abuse
Introduction
KidsCampaign (1998), a national foster care organization, reported that of all the recent trends in child welfare, perhaps none has been more troubling than the increase in cases of child abuse and neglect resulting from parental abuse of alcohol and drugs. In this regard, the organization states that nearly 3.1 million American children are, each year, reported to child protective services as abused or neglected; and substance abuse was found to be a factor in a majority of these cases.
It is further reported by the organization that research conducted by the Child Welfare League of America and other organizations have found that substance abuse to be a factor in at least 75 percent of all placements in out-of-home care. It is..."
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Child Abuse and Substance-Abusing Parents, 2008.
A research proposal to study the effects of social support services on the reduction of child abuse by substance-abusing parents.
1,690 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 86.95
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This paper explains that the connection between substance-abusing parents and child abuse has been studied at length; however, there is a lack of research into the correlation between social support services and the reduction of child abuse by these parents. The paper then proposes a research study that will evaluate if social support networks, such as 12-step programs, rehabilitation programs and related community-based social services, could lead to a reduction of child abuse and substance abuse. The paper explains that the population for this study is parents of African-American children between the ages of two and ten years old, who have a high incidents of child abuse and substance abuse.
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Abstract
Problem Statement
Research Question
Literature Review
Hypothesis
Sample
Human Subject Issues
Conceptualization and Operationalization
Research Design
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Discussion
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"This is an area where family therapy can be especially facilitative. For families in which self-expression is considered a weakness, an empowerment approach can help define the family in terms of the unique forms, structures, and roles that clients are actually immersed in or are attempting to renegotiate, rather than in terms of an ideal unit. Clients should be supported in defining their families for themselves and then in using creative outreach strategies to actively involve the identified members in a variety of family sessions."
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Abuse in Childhood and Abusing As An Adult, 2003.
A research proposal that explores the link between abuse in childhood and becoming an abuser.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 126.95
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This paper is a research proposal on the link between experiencing abuse as a child and becoming an abuser in later later. The paper includes a brief problem statement, a literature review in abstract form and methodology.
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Juvenile Crime and Substance Abuse, 2005.
Examines the link between crimes committed by juveniles and their addiction to substances, such as alcohol or drugs.
1,030 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 58.95
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For more than two decades, researchers, clinicians, and juvenile justice program administrators have become increasingly concerned about the link between substance abuse and juvenile crime. This paper shows that, due to this connection, various programs are being implemented across the United States to treat the juvenile offenders in order to help deter substance abuse. In turn, this should also help deter future criminal actions.
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"By way of comparison, law enforcement authorities arrested just over four thousand teens for rape and two thousand one hundred and seventeen for homicide. In other words, the police arrest teens for liquor law violations, drunkenness and disorderly conduct at forty-five times the rate they arrest juveniles for murder and rape combined. Many of these juveniles could have avoided the system, but substance abuse has pulled them in. The worst part is, arrests of juveniles for liquor law violations are up sixteen percent, drunkenness arrests are up fourteen percent, and disorderly conduct arrests are up fifteen percent. The statistics for underage alcohol abuse keeps increasing, which means that more and more juveniles are being put into the system and many have not been receiving the correct treatment."
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Do Children Who Are Abused Grow Up To Be Abusers?, 2002.
Three part discussion on the likelihood that children who suffered abuse will grow up to be child abusers.
1,275 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 77.95
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The following discussion proposes to explore the question of the likelihood of children who are victims of abuse becoming abusers of their own children. Essentially the discussion will consist of three parts. Initially, a common sense answer, a potential hypothesis will be identified. Then abuse will be defined and identified. Subsequently, the link between childhood abuse and becoming an abuser will be explored. Finally, a brief conclusion will draw these disparate threads of argument together.
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Child Abuse and Adult Criminal Behavior, 2007.
This paper discusses the relationship between child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency and adult violent criminal behavior.
10,990 words (approx. 44.0 pages), 84 sources, MLA, AU$ 345.95
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The focus of this research review is the relationship that exists between child abuse and neglect and juvenile delinquency and adult violence or criminality. This work reviews relevant, reliable, and peer-reviewed literature in this subject area and states findings about prevention methods that target early identification and intervention of those who are predisposed to juvenile or adult violence or criminality due to childhood abuse. The review of literature reveals that a community-based effort that is collaborative in nature and that integrates the many levels of the community into a dynamic process of intervention and prevention is one most likely to succeed. Recommendations of this study include the recommendation that further and deeper research effort be applied toward the establishment of a knowledge base that has the potential to contribute to development of appropriate treatment and interventions. This work makes recommendations for a restructuring of the community-based service provisions for families with domestic violence and child abuse issues. This program implementation would be on a community-wide basis with the central heart of the operation being a community transition and transformation services home center that worked in a close and collaborative relationship with all other service agencies in the community in bringing about a community-based transformation in the lives of families and individuals throughout the community.
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Abstract
Objective
Introduction
Significance of the Study
Methodology
Literature Review
Summary of the Literature Reviewed
Findings of the Study
Recommendations for Future Research
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"The woman who has been beaten may withdraw from the family, which often results in child neglect, and the stress associated with domestic violence may cause women who are at risk for violence to resort to violence. It is also held by researchers that some abused women, in an effort to protect them from the batterer punish the children too harshly. Children who have not experienced physical abuse may still become traumatized over having witnessed domestic violence. Furthermore, children often imitate the behavior they observe and victimize other children while alternatively they may adopt the role of the victim and become withdrawn. Finally the child witnessing domestic abuse or being abused, neglected or victimized may developmentally fail to acquire the ability to control their temper or expression themselves emotionally."
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Child Abuse, 2005.
This paper discusses child abuse, the abuser and the prevention.
1,065 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 59.95
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This paper explains that incidents of child abuse, in the form of physical, emotional, sexual and neglect abuse, continue to rise and can happen to any child of any race, gender and age. The author points out that physical child abuse consists of an injury inflected on a child other than by accidental means including bite marks, burns and poisoning; emotional child abuse is constantly blaming or putting down a child, excessive yelling or shaming. The paper relates that distinguishing accidents from abuse can cause problems in determining whether the injury is abuse; however, suspicion is underscored by the location of the injury, the number and frequency of injuries in different stages of healing, the size and shape of an injury and the explanation of how the injury occurred.
Table of Contents
Brief Meaning and Examples of Child Abuse
Types of Abuse
1. Physical Abuse
2. Emotional
3. Sexual
4. Neglect
Characteristics of Potentially Abusive Neglectful Adults
Distinguishing Accidents from Abuse
1. Location of Injuries?
2. Number and Frequency of Injuries?
3. Size and Shape of Injuries?
4. Description of How Injuries Occurred?
5. Are Injuries Consistent with Child's Developmental Abilities?
Statistics
Prevention
What to Do If Child Abuse Is Suspected
Argument- Stereotypes of Abusers
Conclusion
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"How can adults help prevent child abuse and neglect? Friends can help out a parent under stress with a few hours of childcare or assistance with other chores. They can lend an ear to a parent or a child in crises, or they can support local programs that offer childcare, parent education, family counseling, and child safety. Caring, concerned individuals can "call a parental stress program for resources and support and reach out to those in need." If child abuse is suspected, wary adults should call the local Department of Family Services. DFS offers a parental stress help line for parents who feel overwhelmed with parental pressures and responsibilities."
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