Jobs That Involve Working With Abused Children
Jobs that involve working with abused children can be very emotionally challenging and require a lot of patience and dedication. Those considering these careers should be prepared to become emotionally invested in their cases and be constantly sensitive to the emotional and psychological well-being of the children they work with. Jobs working with abused children are available in many different fields and can be very rewarding to the right person.
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Police Officer
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Although not all police officers get to work on cases involving abused children, these cases do come up. Police officers and investigators may work on cases of domestic violence, child molestation and other crimes against children. Often working with social workers, they assess the children and ensure they get the support and protection they need.
Psychologist
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A psychologist's job involves one-on-one interaction with the children as well as ongoing research and studies in the field. Their role is to help children overcome the psychological trauma of the abuse they've suffered and give them the tools necessary to function normally in society. Child psychologists may also work in the court system, helping assess child custody cases and investigations involving child abuse.
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Counselor
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Counselors often work with abused children, providing a variety of rehabilitation and support services. School counselors may work with bullied children or those who come from families in which they were abused or mistreated. Their role is to evaluate the children and help deal with problems that may hinder their academic and personal development. In many cases, school counselors work alongside school psychologists, medical professionals and social workers to plan a course of action that will ensure a student's success.
Recreational Therapist
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Recreational therapists provide treatment services and use a variety of techniques such as arts and crafts, games, dance and movement, drama, music and sports. Often working in conjunction with psychologists and social workers, they develop individualized programs that help abused children deal with the emotional trauma they have suffered and help them rebuild their confidence. The use of music and art therapy has become more common in recent years as more research has been conducted done on the positive effects of using music and art as outlets for patients traumatized by abuse.
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