California Child Abuse Defense Attorneys

Child Abuse and Domestic Violence

Terror. Pain. Lifelong scars. Unfortunately, these are all too common for the victims of child abuse and domestic violence, and the United States, which was recently cited as the most abusive country among rich nations by a United Nations study, suffers from a veritable epidemic of physical, sexual, and emotional mistreatment of children.

What Causes Child Abuse?

Some abusers were abused in their own childhoods and repeat the patterns of the past. But a more common scenario is a stressed-out parent who is unable to handle the many responsibilities and stresses of modern life while caring for their child. Social stress, disrupted family structure, and lack of contact with a supportive community can all lead to child abuse.

Who Perpetrates Child Abuse?

Child abuse is broadly defined as mistreatment of a child by an adult. The adult abuser can be anyone from a caretaker to a teacher to a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or older sibling. Single-parent households and households in which a parent is deployed in the military are at special risk for child abuse.

What Are The Effects of Child Abuse?

Psychologists and medical professionals have devoted tons of paper to studies and statistics documenting the many effects of child abuse. These include behavioral problems, such as future aggressive behavior, imprisonment or early pregnancy; physical effects such as bruises, scars, broken bones, brain injuries, and even death; and emotional ramifications like personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, social dysfunction, and decreased self-esteem. Sexual abuse can also cause a range of long-term physical and emotional effects.

How Can Child Abuse Be Prevented?

Child abuse is more prevalent in homes that have other domestic violence issues. Proper reporting of violence to the authorities and removing children from a violent home can go a long way towards protecting them. Prevention remains the best way to protect kids from abuse; education, parenting classes, and support for parents removes many of the conditions that can create an abusive home. Children can also be removed from their home by child protective services if abuse is suspected. If you are at risk of losing your child(ren) due to domestic violence or abuse, contact Wallin & Klarich. We have been helping our clients for 30 years in getting maintaining custody of their child(ren) when child abuse has been alleged.

Child Abuse Accusations

If you have been accused of abusing your child, you are probably experiencing a range of emotions that varies from anger to fear. Each investigation into child abuse is unique and each circumstance is different. Whether or not you think you're innocent, you deserve devoted, impartial, and compassionate legal counsel who understands the ramifications of child abuse accusations and the potential consequences, which include lifelong records, imprisonment, and separation from your kids. Wallin & Klarich offers a free, confidential phone consultation to potential clients looking to speak to an experienced Orange County child abuse defense attorney about their claim. Call today for more information.

At Wallin & Klarich, we approach every case with the belief that the person we're defending could easily be one of our own family members. We've seen firsthand how stressful legal matters can be for our clients and their loved ones. We are committed to being available to our clients at all times -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If you or someone you love is facing domestic violence charges in Southern California, you should call Wallin & Klarich today for a free evaluation of your case. Call 1-888-280-6806 or fill out our online consultation form to get in contact with a legal professional today. We will be there when you call.