Sentences with phrase «become victims of neglect»

The overwhelming majority of nursing homes in Texas are professionally staffed and operated, but in some facilities, residents become the victims of neglect or abuse.

We can't go back in time to protect animals before they become victims of neglect and cruelty, but there is a next best thing.

If your loved one resides in nursing home care, there are steps you can take to help prevent them from becoming the victim of neglect or abuse.

Not exact matches

Boys who have been physically maltreated and neglected as children, as well as those who have been victims of physical or sexual assault, have been forced to have sexual contact against their will or have been victims of incest are vastly more likely to become fathers as teenagers than other teenage males (for review, see Kiselika, 2008, pp42 - 44)

And preborn children aren't the only victims of this vacuum of care; pregnant women become the collateral damage of this government - sanctioned violence and neglect.

As a result of administrative neglect, students who become victims of tacking can become outpaced by their peers career-wise and financial-wise.

While the law should not have to enforce the common sense responsibilities that come with being a dog guardian, the sad truth is that without it many pets become the victims of their guardian's neglect and abuse.

The vast majority of captive birds live in situations that fail to meet their true physical and behavioral needs, and each year thousands become victims of abuse, neglect and displacement; some even face the fate of being euthanized.

To become a part of these programs, prospective therapy animals must complete a certification course with their handlers and pass a test prior to interacting with hospital patients, victims of abuse or neglect, and military veterans coping with wartime stresses and conditions like PTSD.

During Mr. Bershadker's tenure, the ASPCA also launched the Cruelty Intervention Advocacy program, a ground - breaking new initiative to help protect companion animals that are in danger of potential abuse or neglect, helping hundreds of New York City's animals in jeopardy of becoming cruelty victims.

They recognize that these animals are often misunderstood and have been the victims of neglect, but with the right care and attention they can respond positively and in turn become the perfect companion.

The lack of knowledge and investigation of a resident's current state in these facilities is a huge factor that increases the likelihood of a resident becoming a victim of abuse or neglect.

But sadly, some nursing home residents become victims of nursing home abuse and neglect and suffer pain, emotional distress, lost quality of life and premature death.

The people living in nursing homes and care homes are especially in danger of becoming the victims of elder abuse and neglect.

Elderly and / or sick residents are particularly at risk for becoming victims of nursing home abuse or neglect because many of them are too weak or not lucid enough to know that they are being abused.

Victims of previous abuse or neglect are far more often identified as «problem children» than are their peers and show higher rates of diagnosis with attention problems and violent and oppositional behaviors.27 Caregivers and teachers often respond to these behaviors in the traditional fashion: warnings become more brusque (and often louder) and discipline more strict (and often more punitive).

These are just some of the ways Alaska Children's Trust and our partners across the state are working together to prevent child abuse and neglect, and help victims heal and become resilient.

Both operated emergency shelter facilities as a place to provide temporary shelter for children who were victims or in danger of becoming victims of abuse, neglect, or other forms of maltreatment.

Wegman's Food Markets Donated $ 25,000 to Achievement Center of Erie, PA to Help Fund the Construction of Outdoor Play Therapy Area at Millcreek Township Grant for play project by Jill Harding (Salisbury, UK Signs your child could benefit from therapy by Whitney Barrell (Salt Lake City, UT) Men's Shed helps out with play therapy (Queensland, Australia) 1 in 8 U.S. children will become victim of serious abuse or neglect by Karen Kaplan, LA Times The Art of Focus by David Brooks, New York Times

Some were victims of neglect, others were runaways, and some were well - loved pets whose owners had become physically unable to care for them.