21 May Definition issue around child physical abuse.

 What is this argument and to whom does it apply (to all victims or only victims of domestic abuse, etc.)?  After you state this argument, please reflect on it and explain your position.  In this area, we struggle with understanding the definition issue around “child physical abuse”. 

Explain this issue as stated in our readings.  Please reflect on this issue (how should it be defined, should it be separated from other types of child maltreatment, do we need to have shared definitions for everyone, from law enforcement to general public, etc.)?

For each prompt, please provide some information from related readings first (chapters 1 and 2 and all the articles posted in module 1 and 2 should be quite helpful here).  You can also use outside source(s).  

All sources used need to be cited properly.  I do not necessarily prefer one citation style over the other as long as you are consistent.  The rest of the space (for each prompt) should be used for your own: reflections, thoughts, reactions, even relevant anecdotes (if used sparingly).  I will gladly read your drafts for feedback before you hand them out. Please type your papers, no extra title page is required, for this REP I please stay in the 3 page (total) limit as much as you can. We have read about  the issue of “being gender inclusive” in understanding and framing violence in relationship.