Beschreibung:
This text examines child abuse and neglect-the latest research, what maltreatment entails, and how to recognize and report it.
Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Part I: Introduction/Purpose 1 Introduction 2 Risk Factors for Child Maltreatment 3 Mandated Reporting Part II: Types of Abuse and Their Effects 4 Physical Abuse 5 Child Neglect 6 Psychological Maltreatment 7 Sexual Abuse 8 Fetal Abuse 9 Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome 10 Resilience Part III: Legal Issues 11 Forensic Interviewing of Child Victims 12 The Legal System and Child Maltreatment Part IV: What Happens Next 13 The Maltreated Child and Child Protective Services' Response 14 Preventing Child Maltreatment Abbreviations Glossary References Index