Hello class,
My name is Jake, and I am a Corrections Officer pursuing my bachelor’s degree in criminology, I earned my associate degree in criminal justice through Allegany College in 2022. As a researcher in the field if I witness and or observe the act of a child being treated in an inappropriate manner or being physically hit, I would definitely get involved. Regardless of the severity of the research the welfare of a child comes first before the research at hand.
Not only would I be ethically obligated to get involved in the situation but, I would also be legally obligated as a social worker to step in. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act actually mandates a number of those who hold certain employment positions to report child neglect or abuse (Children’s Bureau, 2020).
The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). (2019, February 6). Www.acf.hhs.gov. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/law-regulation/child-abuse-prevention-and-treatment-act-capta
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In your responses to your peers, indicate why you agree or disagree with their responses. What else might your peer want to consider as they decide whether or not to intervene?
- Note: Keep in mind that responses are given from the perspective of a researcher, not the individual’s personal response.
