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Navigating Ethical Considerations in Research: Balancing Child Safety and Research

Integrity

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Navigating Ethical Considerations in Research: Balancing Child Safety and Research

Integrity

Hello, my name is Tina Smith. I'm a mom of two who grew up in New York but now

resides in Minnesota. I help the elderly by day and study at SNHU at night. My goal in pursuing

a degree in criminal justice was to better equip myself to aid those in need. That means you'll

meet a wide variety of crooks. I have these conversations with like-minded individuals in an

effort to make an impact on the world. As a criminal justice student, I understand the importance

of ethical considerations in research. During my social research, I would put the child's safety

and well-being first if I saw a child being abused or neglected. I would tell the right people about

what happened, like the police or child protection services. While it may be difficult. Abuse of a

kid results in harm to the child, but the chain of events leading up to this point is not well

understood. To navigate these situations, it is important to remember that the child's safety

comes first (Kempe & Kempe, 1978) There is no clear answer regarding whether it is my role as

a researcher to get involved. It depends on the specific circumstances and the research

methodology being used. In some cases, researchers may have a duty to report suspected abuse

or neglect, especially if it is a legal requirement in the place where the research is being done.

But in other situations, researchers may not be required by law to report, but they may feel a

moral obligation to do so.

When it comes to deciding whether or not to intervene, there are many factors to

consider. It's important to think about the risks and benefits of reporting and what might happen

if you don't. Additionally, researchers must consider their own biases and values and the cultural

and social context in which the research is taking place.

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In responding to my peers, it is important to prioritize the child's safety above all else.

However, researchers must also consider the potential impact of their actions on the research

participants and the research itself. Reporting abuse or neglect can have serious consequences for

the child and their family, as well as for the researcher and the research project. Researchers

should therefore seek guidance from their institutions and ethical review boards to ensure that

they act according to ethical principles and legal requirements.

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References

Kempe, R. S., & Kempe, C. H. (1978). Child abuse. Harvard University Press.