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Handbook of Child Maltreatment
Handbook of Child Maltreatment
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The second edition of this handbook, edited by well-known experts, covers core questions in child abuse and neglect, addressing prevention, intervention, investigation, treatment, and legal perspectives. It includes new chapters on substance abuse, psychological abuse, and social and community involvement, focusing on research to help abused and neglected children, families, and communities.
Format: Hardback
Length: 772 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
The second edition of this highly acclaimed handbook, meticulously edited by renowned experts in the field, presents a comprehensive exploration of core issues related to child abuse and neglect. It addresses significant challenges encountered in the field of child maltreatment, beginning with the fundamental question, "What is child abuse and neglect?" and delving into the underlying causes and consequences of such harm. The handbook also addresses various aspects of prevention, intervention, investigation, treatment, and legal perspectives, encompassing both civil and criminal legal considerations. By adopting a broader, international, and cross-cultural perspective, the handbook comprehensively examines the issue from a holistic standpoint. In addition to a thorough revision of existing chapters, this edition introduces numerous new chapters that cover recent developments in this area and other relevant topics not covered in the first edition. A heightened focus is placed on substance abuse, psychological abuse, and social and community involvement in preventing child maltreatment. The handbook critically examines what is currently known about this complex issue and emphasizes the importance of further research in the coming decades to better support abused and neglected children, their families, and their communities. By advancing the field, this handbook contributes to a better understanding and response to child maltreatment, ultimately fostering a safer and more nurturing environment for all children.
Weight: 1674g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030824785
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2022
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