THE BATTALION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1979
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Texas has 283,000 cases
Survey reveals
No less than 283,000 children in Texas aged 14 and under are likely
to be the victim of child abuse during 1979. The figure may be as high
as 400,000, a study released Tuesday says.
That finding is the result of a survey conducted by the Survey
Research program of the Criminal Justice Center at Sam Houston
State University for the Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards.
A scientifically selected sample of 1,339 Texans participated in the
I study, which was designed to measure the extent of child abuse and
1 neglect in Texas, as well as what the people of Texas would like to see
done about the problem of child abuse and neglect. The study was
l conducted by Allen Sapp and David Carter, research associates at the
? Criminal Justice Center.
A total of 14.3 percent of the respondents reported that they were
i abused or neglected as children. Also, 8.5 percent reported that their
children have been abused or neglected, 15 percent reported that
children of their close friends have been abused or neglected, and
16.7 percent reported abuse or neglect of neighbors’ children.
Regarding the reported cases of child abuse, it was found that 67
; percent had experienced emotional abuse, 54 percent physical abuse,
; 37 percent sexual abuse, and 26 percent had experienced neglect.
Regarding the reported cases of child abuse, it was found
that 67 percent had experienced emotional abuse, 54 percent
physical abuse, 37 percent sexual abuse, and 26 percent had
experienced neglect.
Of the respondents who reported that they had been abused as a
child, only 25 percent reported it to anyone. The primary reasons for
not reporting were fear of retribution, not knowing whom to report
to, or a belief that other children were treated the same way.
The findings also revealed that less than one-half of the abuse or
neglect cases involving the children of close friends or neighbors are
child abuse
reported. Reasons for not reporting included ignorance of where to
report the abuse, a belief that others would control the situation, and
fear of lawsuits or reprisals.
About one-third of the respondents expressed the belief that abus
ing adults should be handled by the criminal justice system and 31
percent indicated that abusing adults should be handled by a counsel
ing or treatment agency. Another 13 percent said this problem should
be handled by a minister. The study did reveal a strong concern that
not enough is being done with this type of person.
According to Sapp and Carter, the most revealing finding was that
three-fourths of the respondents believe that state tax money should
be used for the care of abused and neglected children. Also, more
than two-thirds said that state tax money should be used for the care
of abused and neglected children. More than two-thirds said that
state tax money should be used for adults who abuse children.
Only 54 percent would like to see federal tax money used for
treatment of these children, 49 percent would approve of county tax
money being used, and 36 percent would approve of city tax money
being used. A similar pattern was found regarding treatment of the
abusing adult. Only 49 percent would like to see federal tax money
used for this purpose, 37 percent would approve of county tax money
being used, and 26 percent would approve of city tax money being
used.
Dr. Raymond Teske Jr., director of the Survey Research Program
at the Criminal Justice Center, called this the first comprehensive
survey of the people of Texas regarding the problem of child abuse
and neglect. He said that the sample of 1339 Texans representing 178
different counties is statistically representative of the Texas adult
population.
Mrs. Eleanor Tinsley of Houston, president of the Texas Council of
Child Welfare Boards, said that “this carefully and scientifically re
searched document can lead the adults of Texas to recognize the
extent of the serious problem of child abuse and neglect and demand
responsible solutions.
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By STANTON RAY
Battalion Reporter
The Texas A&M Muscular Dys-
ihy Dance Marathon will give
e who wear their dancing shoes
a chance to win up to $200 and
ipportunity to help many who
rfrom muscular dystrophy.
The dance marathon will be held
ib 17 in Quonset Hut A from
until midnight. It will be spon-
red by Omega Phi Alpha, a na-
inally recognized service sorority.
The purpose of the dance is to
se money for the Muscular Dys-
ophy Association for patient care.
Muscular dystrophy is the general
me for a group of muscle-
stroying diseases. It varies in
ireditary pattern, age of onset, in-
al muscle attacked and rate of
ession.
icipation in the dance is open
students and faculty members
xas A&M University. Money is
d by dancers getting friends
mmercial businesses to spon-
r them for a given amount of
iey per hour.
Last year the dance raised $5,000.
lis year’s goal is $10,000. The
money will be given to the Muscular
Dystrophy Association on the Jerry
Lewis Labor Day Telethon in the
name of Texas A&M University.
There is a $5 entry fee per couple
for which the dancers will receive
two Dance Marathon T-shirts, spon
sor packets, and free food and drinks
at the dance. Dancers may sign up
in the Memorial Student Center
main corridor or the Commons
lobby through Feb. 16.
Cash prizes will be awarded on
the basis of the number of sponsors
and the amount of money raised by
each couple. First prize is $200,
second prize is $150 and third prize
is $100.
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