Be sure to conduct online research to locate two (2) recent cases:
· One case must involve child abuse.
· One case must involve elder abuse.
In a 3–5 page paper:
· Summarize the cases.
· Identify the forms of abuse involved.
· Identify the overall effects on the victims.
PLEASE NOTE: This project will require outside research. Use at least two credible sources beyond the text material.) You may consult the Kaplan Online Library, the Internet, the textbook. . . Further, I will be using the following grading rubric:
Identify cases of child abuse and elder abuse. |
Student identifies recent cases of child abuse and elder abuse and identifies the forms of domestic violence involved in the cases. |
10% |
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Research the forms of domestic violence. |
Student used at least two credible sources beyond the text material and discussed how they evaluated the credibility of the resources used. |
20% |
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Apply knowledge of the forms of domestic violence against the children and the elderly. |
Student applies knowledge by summarizing cases of child abuse and elder abuse, the forms of domestic violence in the cases and the indicators of child and elder abuse. |
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Examine the forms of domestic violence against children and the elderly as indicators of child and elder abuse. |