Black’s Law Dictionary defined Corporal Punishment as follows: “Physical punishment as distinguished from pecuniary punishment or a fine; any kind of punishment of or inflicted on the body, such as whipping or the pillory; the term may or may not include imprisonment, according to the context.” Many people think that corporal punishment is…
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What if a Child is Subjected to Abuse, Neglect, or Corporal Punishment (including Paddling) at a School or Day Care Center?
In Oklahoma and other states, parents rely on schools and day care centers to be places of learning and safe havens. Unfortunately, far too many teachers, day care centers, administrators, and principals misuse their positions of responsibility and end up harming children under their care. At times, the harm results…
What if a Child is Subjected to Corporal Punishment at a Day Care Center? Importance of Child Care Regulations and Video Surveillance
In Nevada and other states, a child enrolled in a day care center should be provided with a supportive educational environment free from abuse, neglect, and corporal punishment. Unfortunately, far too many children are harmed by the very caregivers supposed trained and skilled to provide proper supervision for children at…
What are the Legal Rights of a Child Subjected to Improper Restraints, Corporal Punishment, False Imprisonment and Other Bad Acts at a Day Care Center?
By David Wolf – Child Injury Lawyer In day care centers across the nation, parents rely on child care workers to provide a safe and nurturing educational environment for children. For most children, the day is filled with activities, classes, and all around excellent care. However, at some facilities, children…
Can a Day Care Center Be Sued for Corporal Punishment? Legal Rights of the Injured Child
By David Wolf, Child Injury Lawyer In day care centers in Missouri and across the nation, children are unfortunately subjected to various forms of corporal punishment in day care centers. Most states have a prohibition according to the day care center government regulations against corporal punishment. Despite these regulations, some…
What if a Child is Hit, Assaulted, or Otherwise Harmed at a Day Care Center?
By David A. Wolf, Child Injury Lawyer In Minnesota and other States, working parents rely on day care centers so that the parents can provide for their children. While parents, given a choice, would have one parent at home or a family member at home to raise the child during…
What if a Child is Hit at a Day Care Center and it is Caught on Video? Civil and Criminal Consequences of Child Abuse
By David A. Wolf, Attorney – Child Injury Lawyer Blog When a child is injured at a day care center, it can at times be a mystery as to how and why the child was injured. This is especially true when a day care center work lies or hides acts…
What are the Legal Rights of the Child Hit, Punched or Abused in a Day Care Center or School?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog In Connecticut and other States, day care centers, schools, and summer camps should be safe havens for children. Unfortunately, at these very locations, children are subject to abuse, neglect, and corporal punishment. Let’s face it. Children, at times, will misbehave…
Do Criminal Charges Need to be Filed to Pursue a Civil Case Against a Day Care Center for Abuse, Neglect, or Improper Punishment?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog Working parents and guardians rely upon day care centers to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children. Unfortunately, at some day care centers, a day can be filled with neglect and abuse at the hands of the very caregivers responsible for…
Is Spanking / Corporal Punishment Allowed at Day Care Centers, Summer Camps, or Schools? The Legal Rights of the Injured Child
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog Unfortunately, spankings and corporal punishment are still prevalent in many communities. It is a tradition that has been literally handed down from generation to generation. While there may be some time and family history to spankings and corporal punishment, the fact is…