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. The book begins with an overview of child
maltreatment including its history, a summary of the research, and
the risk factors, before exploring issues of mandated reporting. It
then considers different forms of maltreatment - physical abuse,
neglect, psychological maltreatment, sexual abuse, fetal abuse, and
Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome. The authors discuss incidence
estimates and consequences, as well as resiliency, for each type of
maltreatment, and then review legal issues including forensic
interviewing. The book concludes by providing an overview of what
happens to a child after a report is filed along with suggestions
for preventing child maltreatment. This edition has been thoroughly
updated throughout to cover the latest theory and research.
Referencing the DSM-V, the book also features updated coverage of
state and federal laws to reflect new legislation, and additional
case studies covering real-world events such as the sexual abuse
scandals within USA Gymnastics, the Boy Scouts of America, and the
Southern Baptist Convention. Written with students in mind, the
book features a wealth of engaging learning tools throughout,
including: Theory Highlight boxes, Focus on Research boxes, Case
Examples, Legal Examples, Focus on Law boxes, Discussion Questions,
and Key Terms. It will be essential reading for all students taking
courses on child abuse, child maltreatment, family violence, or
sexual and intimate violence taught in psychology, human
development, education, criminal justice, social work, sociology,
women's studies, and nursing. This book will also be an invaluable
resource to workers who are mandated reporters of child
maltreatment and/or anyone interested in the problem. This book is
based on the legal system and the Child Protection System in the
United States of America. It is accompanied by a set of online
instructor resources.
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