Introduction
Domestic violence calls are one of the most common incidents law enforcement officers are likely to encounter, although they are very dangerous. Upon arrival in the scene, the parties should be separated immediately. An interview should be conducted after a short while to the victim and questions like, are you hurt, who called the police, are asked (Langan and Innes, 1986). Then the abuser can be interviewed. This information needs to be included in the report because statements have to be recorded according to actions. The Crime Victims’ Rights Act provides an order that protects victims, for instance, rights not to be excluded from criminal justice proceedings. Unique love, and power, hope are some of the reasons why victims return to the abusers (Meyer and Carroll, 2011). Twenty-four hours is the recommended period victims should stay away from the abuser.
Arrests
The 1984 United States Attorney General recommended arrest as standard police response to domestic violence in consideration of deterrent effect caused by the suspect. It is a form of abuse. An officer must provide probable cause to believe that actions took place regardless of the victim’s wishes (Reaves, 2017). After confirming that violence has occurred, the officer would then arrest the person or persons suspected with the appropriate crime. To help the reluctant victim, a police officer can develop a criminal case that can be prosecuted without help from the victim. To provide help for victims, the officer must make copious notes concerning bruising and injuries. Therefore the officer should take photographs.
Child Abuse
Child abuse is also referred to as child maltreatment, which can happen physically, sexually, or psychologically. Physical abuse is described as the intention to use physical force against the child, which has a risk for resulting to harm of the child’s health, survival, and dignity. Sexual abuse is where an adult or an older adolescent abuse a child for sexual stimulation. Psychological abuse is where non-accidental verbal or symbolic acts are done to the child or the caregiver, possibly resulting in harm to the child.
Abuse and Neglect
Neglect the United States constitutional Law defines child neglect as the failure of a parent or other person with the responsibility for a child to provide food, shelter, and medical care threatening the health, safety, and well-being of the child (Metteer, 1997). In abuse force is applied to take part in sexual activities. United States legal system outline the standards that must be met in a child’s removal from home with the consideration that these children might suffer long term negative consequences. Terminating parental rights refers to the legal procedure followed in ending the parent-child relationship. This can be done by filling a termination petition to the Child in Need of Protective Services (CHIPS).
The Indian Child Welfare Act requires the removal of the Native American Children from their families in custody (Metteer, 1997). CASA plays an essential role in representing the interest of an abused and neglected child before the court of law. Social Services are responsible for investigating any allegations of child abuse, neglect, and any other circumstances and present them before the court during the case.
