Violence involving children

Violence involving children.

Involving children in research

From the United Nations Convention on the rights of the Child (1989) to the Healthy Lives, Brighter Futures strategy (Department of health (Dh) and Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) 2009), there is overwhelming support for the involvement of children and young people in any decisions that may affect them. the requirement to take account of their views and experiences whenever...

Violence against children.

Domestic violence and children.

Domestic violence affects the lives of many Americans, including children. It is imperative that primary care providers working with children, including pediatric nurse practitioners, understand the dynamics of domestic violence, recognize domestic violence, and intervene appropriately. Domestic violence places children at risk physically, emotionally, and developmentally. The effect on childre...

Media Violence and Children

London 2003 Video games have become one of the dominant entertainment media for children in a very short time. In the mid-1980s, children averaged about four hours a week playing video games, including time spent playing at home and in arcades (Harris & 'Williams, 1985). By the early 1990s, home video game use had increased and arcade play had decreased. The average amount was still fairly low,...