Child Abuse and Neglect : Definitions, Classifications, & a Framework for Research

ISBN 10: 1557667594 / ISBN 13: 9781557667595

Published by Wiley & Sons, Limited, John, 2006

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Title: Child Abuse and Neglect : Definitions, ...

Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Limited, John

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Good

Edition: 1st Edition.

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Synopsis:

Historically it has been difficult to measure child maltreatment because researchers, agencies, and states all define it differently. For instance, does abuse mean that the child shows a physical injury, and if so, how do we know when the injury is not accidental? What happens if a child refuses to acknowledge the abuse, as is frequently the case, or if the child is too young to describe his or her experience? This book does three main things: It examines the history of classification and identification, provides specific suggestions for future empirical work and model development, and gives researchers an overview of how policy trends and practice can advance or impede progress in this area.

Review:

"Moves the field closer to the goals of developing treatments for the effects of child abuse and neglect, as well as policies to prevent it."--Bette L. Bottoms, Ph.D."University of Illinois at Chicago" (04/16/2007)

"Brilliantly written and organized . . . should be mandatory reading for anyone dedicated to eradicating child abuse and neglect."--G. Reid Lyon, Ph.D."Executive VP for Research and Evaluation, Higher Ed Holdings, LLC and Whitney International University Systems" (04/16/2007)

"An extraordinary, timely volume."--John R. Lutzker, Ph.D."Executive Director, Marcus Institute, Atlanta, GA" (04/16/2007)

"A comprehensive synthesis of relevant issues . . . an essential resource for researchers and others with an interest in child maltreatment." --Jody Todd Manly, Ph.D.