This reference contains information about various forms of child abuse, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. A discussion of the effects of child abuse provides facts about shaken baby syndrome, battered child syndrome, and the long-term consequences. Controversies relating to the withholding of medical care, corporal punishment, and child maltreatment in sports are addressed. Prevention efforts are also detailed. A glossary of related terms and directories of resources are provided. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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