The various relationships in an individual’s community may be studied in order to identify characteristics and patterns that may make one likely to either become a victim or a perpetrator of abuse. Prevention strategies may be implemented at this level that focus on the impact and physical environment (CAHC.org, 2017). The fourth level in the social-ecological model for child abuse prevention is the societal level. This level focuses on broad societal factors and or trends that may contribute to a societal culture of abuse (CAHC.org, 2017). Prevention at this level may be aimed at mass education and methods that contribute to creating a societal culture that abuse is not acceptable. Child abuse in the United States is a serious public health issue. The nation’s youth are the future and need to be cared for. Thus, the assessment and proper utilization of a social-ecological model may be beneficial to understanding and reducing this disturbing
The various relationships in an individual’s community may be studied in order to identify characteristics and patterns that may make one likely to either become a victim or a perpetrator of abuse. Prevention strategies may be implemented at this level that focus on the impact and physical environment (CAHC.org, 2017). The fourth level in the social-ecological model for child abuse prevention is the societal level. This level focuses on broad societal factors and or trends that may contribute to a societal culture of abuse (CAHC.org, 2017). Prevention at this level may be aimed at mass education and methods that contribute to creating a societal culture that abuse is not acceptable. Child abuse in the United States is a serious public health issue. The nation’s youth are the future and need to be cared for. Thus, the assessment and proper utilization of a social-ecological model may be beneficial to understanding and reducing this disturbing