Sentences with phrase «ones neglecting or abusing»

David Ceron, a special agent for the inspector general's office in Washington, told Kaiser Health News that «it's fairly common» for family members to be the ones neglecting or abusing seniors and the ones committing the fraud.

Not exact matches

Ed Bridge, fourth - generation leader of Ben Bridge Jeweler, one of several Berkshire jewelry store chains, has helped raised millions of dollars for children who are victims of catastrophic illness, abuse, or neglect.

One of Wallerstein's surprising and encouraging findings was that even people who had suffered terrible abuse or neglect in childhood could still form happy and satisfying «rescue» marriages — marriages that healed the hurts of the past and enabled people to raise their children lovingly and well.

This is the natural consequence of the logic of exchange as the foundation of worth and value: if worth is based upon what one has or knows or achieves, those who have little by society's standards become worthless and expendable, objects of scorn, neglect and abuse.

This past September Maine became one of many states that require clergy to report signs of possible child abuse or neglect that they may learn about in the course of their work.

I guess my message is — babies (short of neglect or abuse) will survive one way or other as long as they're fed.

Even if children are being reared in very poor living conditions, no one has a right to take the children away from their parents unless the situation fits the criteria of abuse or neglect.

Courts usually back the rule that what a parent does when she is with her child is her business, no one else's, other than when true abuse and / or neglect is present.]

More than 3 million American children are investigated for child maltreatment each year, and 800,000 children — about one in every hundred — are identified by state agencies as having been abused or neglected.

As long as no one's children are at risk of being neglected or abused (or their choices affect the well - being of your children), live and let live — just don't talk about it.

One study shows that more than 12 percent of kids face emotional abuse or neglect.

Risk factors included prematurity, prenatal substance exposure, abuse, neglect, or more than one previous placement.

One criticism: the belief that the Justice Center may be spending too much time pursuing relatively minor allegations of abuse or neglect and in the process missing more serious problems.

One of most high - profile bills left hanging in the final days of this year's session requires 911 to be called to report any suspected abuse or neglect of developmentally disabled adults or children in the custody of state or private agencies.

Adversity is commonly defined as anything children perceive as a threat to their physical safety or that jeopardizes their family or social structure, including emotional, physical or sexual abuse, neglect, bullying by peers, violence at home, parental divorce, separation or death, parental substance abuse, living in a neighborhood with high crime rates, homelessness, discrimination, poverty and the loss of a relative or another loved one.

Although the proportion of families whose children were identified with abuse or neglect was low, the researchers found there was an elevated risk of abuse and neglect specifically during the six months immediately following a soldier's one - time deployment.

«They are one of the professionals at the front - line identifying abuse or neglect, as well as supporting children with a host of other issues — whether that's mental health, age - appropriate relationships and sex education or healthy eating.

Even for a pediatrician like Nadine Burke Harris, who works with children who experience trauma, the data are startling: Nearly two - thirds of adults report having at least one adverse childhood experience, or ACE, such as abuse, neglect, or a family crisis.

One is whether more state control of private homeschooling would have any impact on the rate of child abuse or neglect of homeschool students.

It shows how the patterns of daily abuse or ordinarily benign neglect affected the ways that slaves treated one another, or the extent to which they could develop their individual character and apply their intelligence.

We rescue animals no one else wants and who have no options left — animals that have been abused, abandoned or neglected.

For that matter, the dogs that you should be most fearful for are the ones who are abused, neglected, or being treated improperly.

And inevitably, like all those working in animal rescue do, you will one day be exposed to the ugly side of human nature and be heartbroken by the neglect or abuse an animal was made to endure.

One of the greatest rewards is to relieve a street dog from the neglect, abuse or suffering that it has endured.

Some of our charges have come to us with rotten teeth, heart worm, skin problems or any one of a thousand other problems that neglect or abuse may have caused.

To look the other way at one because that neglect, abuse, and killing is done by «friends,» «colleagues,» or simply because the perpetrators call themselves a «humane society» is indefensible.

But the cost to provide extraordinary, life - saving care to about 140 severely sick or neglected, abused or injured animals like Nellie is one that the local Humane Society voluntarily has chosen to bear itself.

These fragile ones may have been abused or neglected at some point or they may have had little or no contact with people.

One of the many benefits of humane education is that it helps teachers identify at risk children — those who need help because they are being abused or neglected and who may now or in the future commit violence out of rage at their own lack of power.

The charges include two counts of aggravated animal cruelty with a dog, five counts of animal abuse or neglect with the same dog, five counts of abuse or neglect in connection with alligator, and one count of illegal possession of an alligator, according to Deputy State's Attorney John Cox.

Petaluma, CA — North Bay Canine Rescue — Dedicated to rescuing dogs from crisis situations, some of which include euthanasia by animal shelters, neglect and other forms of abuse, or «free to a good home» ads, which result in dogs being bounced from one home to another, or being acquired by animal brokers («bunchers») and sold to research laboratories where they are used for testing, then discarded («cruelty industries»).

O'Neil goes into great detail about adopting a «destitute dog,» one that has been neglected or abused and needs weeks or months of care to become healthy and develop trust.

She also works with the Humane Educational Society of Hamilton County — one of our partners — helping with exams, health certificates, and even confiscating abused or neglected animals.

One person's animosity, lack of caring, anger, neglect or abuse could severely traumatize the dog.

It is our hope to prevent euthanasia because of dogs» being «too old;» to help these dogs recover from their medical issues, abuse, cruelty, and / or neglect; to show as many people as possible that senior dogs can make fantastic pets with many years ahead of them; and to share that «each one matters.»

All 4 One Rescue is a non-profit organization saving the lives of Pomeranians, Senior Breeds and Cats whom are homeless, neglected, abused, surrendered and / or naturally displaced.

With a modest home at one end, this 10 - acre tract is a refuge for unwanted, neglected or abused horses.

If you suspect your loved one may be a victim of abuse or neglect in a residential care facility, there are signs which may help you confirm your suspicions.

Whether or not your loved one admits to being a victim of Kentucky nursing home neglect or abuse, you should contact a nursing home abuse attorney in Louisville for a free consultation and to learn more about your loved one's rights.

If you suspect that your loved one is the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse, call us to speak with a skilled Virginia nursing home abuse attorney in Virginia about your options.

However, in other cases you may have to rely on the physical evidence, the changes in your loved one, and your gut instinct in order to investigate whether abuse or neglect is occurring.

Learn how Adult Protective Services works in Kentucky, how to contact APS, and what else you can do if your loved one was hurt by nursing home abuse or neglect.

When Kentucky nursing home abuse or neglect has led to your loved one suffering serious injuries, then you have the right to seek pursue legal help.

If a problem occurs where your loved one is being abused or neglected, then you will want to remove them from the nursing home.

If you suspect that your loved one is suffering from social isolation or loneliness and you believe neglect is the reason, it is important to talk with an experienced Louisville nursing home abuse attorney about your legal rights.

If you have reason to believe that a loved one is being abused or neglected, contact our nursing home abuse attorneys right away to learn more about how Kentucky law protects your rights.

Not only will your regular visits be enjoyed by your loved one, but they may also help keep your loved one safe from abuse or neglect.

If you have a loved one in a Florida nursing home, and you believe that they may be subject to abuse or neglect, you may be entitled to monetary compensation.

If your loved one was already suffering from medical problems or was very advanced in age, it may be a challenge to relate the abuse or neglect of your loved one's injuries if you try to handle the case on your own.

If you suspect or believe that a loved one has been suffering from nursing home abuse or neglect in Kentucky, there is no time to lose.