The abuse of elders by caretakers is a worldwide issue. In 2002, the work of the World Health Organization brought international attention to the issue of elder abuse. Over the years, government agencies and community professional groups, worldwide, have specified elder abuse as a social problem. To combat this growing problem the 15th June has been declared as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. On this day an increasing number of events will be held across the globe to raise awareness of elder abuse, and highlight ways to challenge such abuse.

We read about such issues so often, that I’m starting to think that it would be more sensible if governments decided on legalising euthanasia as in not doing so, it takes hospital staff to take on the liberty to do it under the risk of being branded as criminals. The opposite is just pure hipocresy.

What is happening to our society, our communities? Why is there so much violence, so much hate, bitterness and discontent. Why are our children killing themselves, turning to drugs to escape the tragedy going on around them? Who is to blame? What can we do about it? Read more…

A help guide for understanding the basics of child abuse and neglect in America.

There has to be something done to make sure that the watery grave of the undiscovered passengers is not allowed to sink further and prevent their being found.

Too often spanking is taken too far.

This article examines one of the several cases of families that are struggling against an agency that is meant to protect our children, but with all of its intentions, fails to protect, and in fact, may be guilty of abuse itself. DCYF must be investigated and their actions must be called into question, before more innocent families are victimized as a result of the agencie’s negligence.

A look into heinous child abuse and murder and our society.

Is it really CPS that protects the children of the United States?

Self Help and Motivation; Domestic Dysfunction.