Monica L. McCoy,Stefanie M. Keen
Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Abuse and Neglect
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Child Abuse and Neglect examines the latest research on this important topic, discussing what it entails, how to recognize it, and how to report it. It covers physical, psychological, sexual, and fetal abuse, as well as Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome. The book is updated to cover the latest theory and research, including updated coverage of state and federal laws and additional case studies. It is written with students in mind and features engaging learning tools, making it an essential resource for courses on child abuse, child maltreatment, family violence, and sexual and intimate violence.
Format: Hardback
Length: 396 pages
Publication date: 21 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Child Abuse and Neglect is a comprehensive and up-to-date examination of this critical issue, exploring its definition, recognition, and reporting. The book begins with an overview of child maltreatment, including its history, research findings, and risk factors. It then delves into various forms of abuse, such as physical, neglect, psychological, sexual, fetal, and Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome. The authors provide detailed incidence estimates, consequences, and resiliency for each type of maltreatment, while also discussing legal issues such as forensic interviewing.
The book concludes with an overview of what happens to a child after a report is filed and offers suggestions for preventing child maltreatment. This edition has been extensively revised to incorporate the latest theoretical and research developments. It references the DSM-V and includes updated coverage of state and federal laws to reflect recent legislation. The book is written with students in mind, featuring engaging learning tools such as Theory Highlight boxes, Focus on Research boxes, Case Examples, Legal Examples, Focus on Law boxes, Discussion Questions, and Key Terms.
It is an essential reading for students enrolled in courses on child abuse, child maltreatment, family violence, or sexual and intimate violence offered in psychology, human development, education, criminal justice, social work, sociology, women's studies, and nursing. Additionally, it serves as a valuable resource for workers who are mandated reporters of child abuse.
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367404840
Edition number: 3 ed
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