Author Archives
Aneeta Pearson is a social worker passionate about protecting children and a proud University of Michigan Alumna, Go Blue!
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Recognizing Child Maltreatment/Child Abuse and Neglect
The World Health Organization (WHO) definition of Child Maltreatment: “Child maltreatment, sometimes referred to as child abuse and neglect, includes all forms of physical and emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect, and exploitation that results in actual or potential harm to… Read More ›
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Recommended Article: Life-Saving Technology
October 2018 Violence against women and children is, unfortunately, a global issue that remains prevalent. However, individuals are using technology to combat sexual assault and harassment. The inspiring article below is an example of how one innovator is striving to… Read More ›
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Recommended Article: Fathers & Services
August 2018 The article provided below discusses the importance of a father’s involvement during pregnancy and the lack of early education parent programs specifically for fathers in the United States. The article raises awareness on this important issue, provides supporting… Read More ›
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Recommended Article: Mom & Baby Bond
June 2018 The following thought-provoking article discusses the issue of inmates raising their babies behind bars while completing their sentences. The growing debate about “The Moms and Babies” program revolves around its suitability. While the program provides a mom and… Read More ›
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Recommended Article: The Catholic Church
May 2018 The Catholic Church has experienced tremendous scrutiny due to pedophilia. Ongoing media coverage of child abuse in the Catholic Church, in addition to sexual abuse survivors and their families telling their stories, has shed light on this issue…. Read More ›
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Recommended Literature: STOP FGM!
April 2018 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is defined as “the partial or total removal of the female genitalia or injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.” In many countries around the… Read More ›
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Recommended Article: Child Poverty
March 2018 Research proves that poverty has long-term effects on children well into adulthood. Limited or no access to adequate health coverage, educational inequality, and lack of resources are some of the many issues children living in poverty face worldwide…. Read More ›
