The Child Fatality Review Quick Reference is an ideal field guide for establishing, maintaining, and improving child fatality review teams (CFRTs). With sections devoted to review procedures, the roles of each team member, and full-color photographs of various causes and manners of death, this pocket-sized edition is required reading for anyone involved in the child fatality review process.

Case studies illustrate abusive and accidental forms of death, including neglect, SIDS, suicide, burns, drowning, genetic diseases, natural causes, and abusive head trauma. This text is a vital tool for all members of a child fatality review team, and it can serve as a guide for anyone trying to form a CFRT.

Physical abuse and neglect are the most common forms of child maltreatment, and professionals who work with children have a duty to possess a thorough understanding of them in order to identify and intervene in abusive situations. This curriculum teaches participants eight lessons on the socioeconomic and familial factors that place children at risk, the signs indicative of abuse and neglect, and methods for medically evaluating and treating physically abused or neglected children. Among the issues discussed in detail are types of radiological studies and their uses, types of common fractures and how they are produced, the ways to differentiate between abusive and accidental head injury, and the distinction between intentional and unintentional neglect. The CD-ROM contains 208 clinical photographs illustrative of common injuries, diagnostic imaging methods, and forms of neglect. The training curriculum contains activities, test questions, photographic references, and a PowerPoint teaching presentation and is accredited through Saint Louis University's School of Medicine and School of Nursing to provide CME/CNE credit(s).

Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children; Medical, Legal, and Forensic Issues combines alt aspects of abusive head trauma cases--medical, social service, investigative, legal and preventive--into one complete reference. All professionals involved in identifing children at risk, diagnosing injuries, investigating allegations, implementing services and strategizing for prevention will find this book a tremendous resource. In addition to reviewing the most up-to-date information on mechanisms of injury, pathophysiology, and physical findings, Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children details the application of medical science to the investigation and prosecution of these cases as well as issues of long-term outcome, developmental and educational needs and strategies for community education and prevention. A case study chapter gives the learner an opportunity to apply the information. This textual and visual reference addresses all forms of abusive head trauma--including shaking injuries. These volumes clearly describe the mechanisms involved in inflicted head injuries, and outline steps used to discover abusive head injuries in the absence of the external signs of trauma. Abusive Head Trauma Supplementary CD-ROM depicts how head injuries occur using 3-D images and animation. This product is valuable for explaining the complex biomechanics of abusive head injury to investigators, mandated reporters, and jurors.

Volume 3 of the Child Maltreatment Assessment aims to help readers recognize and comprehend the procedures for the investigation, care, and prevention of child maltreatment. This workbook features topics such as the role of law enforcement officials and medical examiners in child abuse cases, mental health treatment for children who have experienced maltreatment, and methods for preventing abuse in the future. With guides to reporting, testifying, and intervening in cases of abuse, this workbook is a necessity for better preparing professionals and students alike for working with victims of maltreatment. Featuring in-depth descriptions of abusive scenarios along with informational tables and diagrams, this workbook is ideal for professionals who are preparing to investigate and prosecute child maltreatment cases. Each workbook in the Child Maltreatment Assessment series will feature both a test section and photographic atlas at the back of the book. Using this assessment, the reader can review and apply the knowledge they have gained from the chapters within, making this text ideal for self-study or classroom settings. The photographic atlas will contain an additional 80 high-quality images with accompanying case histories.

Volume 1 of the Child Maltreatment Assessment focuses on supplying the reader with the skills to identify and respond to the physical indicators of child maltreatment. With its inclusion of 17 case studies and dozens of high-quality images, this assessment serves to help readers differentiate between abusive and nonabusive injuries. Chapters include topics pertaining to different forms of physical abuse, such as skeletal injuries, abusive head trauma, and how to respond to pediatric poisoning cases. By seeing examples of abusive scenarios and injuries they may encounter in the field, professionals and students alike will be better prepared to respond to cases of maltreatment in the future. Each workbook in the Child Maltreatment Assessment series will also feature both a test section and photographic atlas at the back of the book. Using this assessment, the reader can review and apply the knowledge they have gained from the chapters within, making this text ideal for self-study or classroom settings. The photographic atlas will contain an additional 80 high-quality images with accompanying case histories.

Volume 2 of the Child Maltreatment Assessment serves to help readers identify and interpret sexual, emotional, and psychological forms of abuse in children by providing chapters on the topics of sexual abuse, neglect and abandonment, torture, and more. While sexual abuse typically has some physical indicators, many cases of emotional and psychological abuse do not. By providing detailed examples and descriptions of abusive scenarios and injuries that readers may encounter in the field, this workbook aims to better prepare experienced professionals and students alike. This assessment is supplemented with 16 case studies and dozens of full-color clinical images, guiding readers through the potential indicators of sexual, emotional, or psychological abuse, better preparing them to respond to cases of maltreatment in the future. Each workbook in the Child Maltreatment Assessment series will also feature both a test section and photographic atlas at the back of the book. Using this assessment, the reader can review and apply the knowledge they have gained from the chapters within, making this text ideal for self-study or classroom settings. The photographic atlas will contain an additional 80 high-quality images with accompanying case histories.

Medical Response to Child Sexual Abuse, Second Edition is specifically developed to equip physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals with the necessary tools to identify cases of child sexual abuse. This new edition is revised and updated to reflect contemporary best practices for the pediatric approach to childhood sexual abuse and effectively treat and examine sexually abused patients. Professionals who work with sexually abused children face a great challenge in not only treating the immediate outcomes of sexual abuse but also safeguarding their patients' long-term recovery. To meet their needs and the needs of those in their care, Medical Response to Child Sexual Abuse, Second Edition offers a wealth of evidence-based research and practical guidelines to the evaluation of childhood sexual abuse.

STM Learning's all-new reference, Research and Practices in Child Maltreatment Prevention, begins with a broad and comprehensive first volume- Definitions of Abuse and Prevention. This first of two volumes defines in detail various types of child abuse, the history of child abuse prevention, contemporary prevention models, and emergent risk factors for the abuse of children. Expert contributors in medicine, social work, and public health have collaborated to make this all-new textbook an essential tool for their colleagues in child abuse prevention. Researchers and field professionals in medicine, law, social work, and associated fields will enjoy the benefit of an up-to-date, peer-reviewed survey of contemporary models in child protection and the prevention of child maltreatment.

STM Learning's Research and Practices in Child Maltreatment Prevention, Volume 2: Societal, Organizational, and International Approaches provides in-depth examinations of prevention models across social spheres. This comprehensive second volume includes chapters on the roles of community, corporate business, government, nonprofits, and research organizations in child abuse prevention. Written by and for multidisciplinary professionals in medicine, law, social work, and public health, this all-new title is a vital resource for those working to prevent child abuse in all its forms. Readers across fields will benefit from an expansive collection of studies in the most up-to-date best practices in child abuse prevention and child safety.

The Third Edition of Child Abuse Quick Reference is completely revised and expanded, with new and emerging science for the multidisciplinary response to child abuse. It features updated models for the investigation, diagnosis, and treatment of child abuse as well as three all-new chapters on: nonfatal strangulation in children, pregnancy in sexually abused minors, and prevention of child maltreatment. With this latest edition, Child Abuse Quick Reference remains the most detailed and convenient field guide to child maltreatment-ideal for professionals working directly with abused children. Medical practitioners, social workers, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, and others will find this easy-to-use guide essential to their work on the front lines of prevention and intervention in cases of child maltreatment.

Of the injuries inflicted on physically abused children, head injuries are, in many cases, among the most damaging and potentially lethal. First responders and medical practitioners encountering children with head injuries may need to take quick and decisive measures to ensure a child's safety and, in the case of child death investigation, will need to recognize a variety of head injuries in order to identify or to rule out abusive trauma. This third volume of a new and ongoing series on child abuse provides professionals in medicine and law enforcement with more than 600 full-color photos and accompanying case studies representing a variety of both abusive and unintentional head injuries in children, as well as photographic studies of conditions mimicking abusive head trauma. Compact and comprehensive, this new title is certain to be an invaluable resource for any professionals investigating head injuries in children.

In the investigation of child abuse, consistent investigative protocol and clear, thorough documentation of facts and findings are essential to ensuring justice for victims, both for those who survive and for those who do not. In order to achieve the best possible results in such cases, multidisciplinary investigative teams of first responders, law enforcement, and medical practitioners should be well prepared for the process of investigation and documentation as they work in tandem toward a just end for every case of abuse. This new pocket atlas, part of an ongoing series on child abuse, offers nearly 500 full-color photos detailing proper approaches to crime scene investigation, physical and postmortem examinations, and photodocumentation, as well as a section on radiology and common fractures in cases of child maltreatment. Readers in medicine, law enforcement, and any other readers involved with child abuse and death investigations will enjoy the benefit of a compact and accessible guide to investigation and documentation.

This new pocket atlas, part 5 of an ongoing series on child abuse, is designed specifically for professionals involved in the investigation of child death, both intentional and unintentional. Readers in law enforcement, medicine, and other readers professionally involved in child death investigation will find this convenient resource essential to their work in the field. Over 600 full-color crime scene photos, reenactments, and photos taken in postmortem examinations and corresponding case studies written by expert investigators illustrate a variety of abusive and accidental causes of death, including neglect, burning, drowning, natural causes, and shaken baby syndrome. This text is a vital tool for any and all members of the child fatality review team, who will benefit both from its comprehensive content and from its convenient and accessible design.

Skin injuries are among the most common, and, certainly, the most visible, symptoms of physical abuse in children. In some cases, these injuries may leave lasting marks on the bodies of the abused3/4enduring tokens of the pain inflicted upon them. Because professionals working with children will, at times, encounter such injuries, it is vital they be able to recognize abusive burns, bruises, and other skin injuries in order to differentiate them from accidental injuries and to respond appropriately when encountered. This new pocket atlas, the first of an ongoing series on child maltreatment, includes 600 full-color photographs of skin injuries in children, with diagnostic case studies written by attending medical professionals. It is expertly designed by and for first responders, medical practitioners, and social service professionals who routinely work with children. Any readers who encounter, or may encounter, cases of child abuse in the course of their work will enjoy the benefit of a pocket-sized photographic reference to better inform and support the identification of abusive skin injuries in children.

Sexual abuse of children is an especially delicate matter, and each reported case should be treated with exacting care. Accurate identification and appropriate response to symptoms of sexual maltreatment in children is essential to resilient, long-term recovery for survivors. Therefore, it is incumbent upon those professionals who care for and represent the interests of survivors to recognize cases of childhood sexual abuse and to respond expediently, in the best interest of the survivors. This new pocket atlas, the second addition to an ongoing series on child abuse, will support medical practitioners and other affiliated sexual assault response providers in identifying and interpreting the physical signs and symptoms of sexual abuse in children. With nearly 400 full-color exam photos and corresponding case studies, as well as detailed refreshers on anogenital anatomy, exam equipment, and typical findings, readers in medicine, law enforcement, and social service will all benefit from this compact photographic reference and guide.

Law enforcement and social service professionals were consulted during the development of this curriculum to ensure that the content and format are appropriate for training in those fields as well. The curriculum is formatted for portable, straightforward learning as a whole or chapter-by-chapter and is accompanied by a supplementary CD. The CD contains 208 clinical photographs illustrative of common injuries, diagnostic imaging methods, and forms of neglect. Chapter activities, post-tests, registration forms, and an instructional PowerPoint presentation are also included on the CD. This title offers directed self-study opportunity. In addition to the continuing education edition of ""Physical Abuse and Neglect: A Training Curriculum"", G.W. Medical is pleased to announce the release of a new sister product: a reference edition that contains all of the information and educational activities of the CEU version without the continuing education credits. This new product is designed to provide a substantially reduced pricepoint for programs and individuals who need the information, but not the credits.

Child Fatality Review is the first and only text available that is devoted to the child fatality review process. It is designed to serve CFR team members, potential team members, and interested nonmembers as the only text they will need on death review. The title details common types of child fatalities for professionals to use as a reference, including sections devoted to review procedures, the roles of each team member, and full-color photographs of various causes and manners of death.Case studies illustrate abusive and accidental forms of death, including neglect, SIDS, suicide, burning, drowning, genetic diseases, natural causes, and shaken baby syndrome. This text is a vital tool for all members of a child fatality review team, and it can serve as a guide for anyone trying to form a CFRT.While this illustrated text is an ideal tool for anyone who works on or with a child fatality review team, it is also a reference asset to any medical library. In the arena of education, this text is a valuable teaching tool in university social-work classes or law enforcement teaching facilities. Anyone potentially involved with a child fatality review team should not miss out on this one-of-a-kind resource.""The Child Fatality Review CD-ROM"" provides additional information to all professionals on these teams by including a variety of cases from the text, allowing members to test their abilities in reviewing difficult cases. It is a perfect complement to the text, whether for training presentations or self-study.

The Child Fatality Review CD-ROM provides additional information to all professionals on these teams by including a variety of cases from the text, allowing members to test their abilities in reviewing difficult cases. It is a perfect complement to the text, whether for training presentations or self-study.

The Abusive Head Trauma Quick Reference is a perfect field guide for investigators and clinicians. Portable and pocket-sized, this text is a valuable resource for recognizing, diagnosing, and treating head injuries that result from child abuse. The full-color clinical photography provides unmatched case examples for forensic exams, and the condensed format delivers vital information with easy browsing. This quick reference is a vital tool and a must-have for medical examiners, pediatricians, forensic nurses, ER staff, and investigators.

Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children combines all aspects of abusive head trauma cases into one complete reference for clinicians, investigators, prosecutors, and social workers. The text details the application of medical science to the investigation and prosecution of these cases, as well as issues of long-term outcome, developmental and educational needs, and strategies for community-based education and prevention.

Abusive Head Trauma CD-ROM depicts how head injuries occur using 3-D images and animation. This product is valuable for explaining the complex biomechanics of abusive head injury to investigators, mandated reporters, judges, and jurors. Detailed forensic animations created under the direction of a nationally recognized head trauma expert make this multimedia resource a necessary addition to the library of any prosecutor, police officer, emergency medical professional, or child advocate. Anyone who has ever encountered suspected abusive head injury knows the challenges involved with proving that suspicion. This reference provides diagnostic information to definitively determine whether the injuries are abusive or nonabusive.

The Child Maltreatment Supplementary CD-ROM contains 310 full-color images with detailed case studies from field experts, all cultivated from the ""Photographic Reference"", illustrating a diverse and comprehensive range of maltreatment and abusive circumstances. With the addition of a new slide presentation on physical abuse, this resource perfectly complements the two-volume set for training presentations or self-study.