Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect

The tragedy of child abuse and neglect is in the forefront of public attention. Yet, without a conceptual framework, research in this area has been highly fragmented. Understanding the broad dimensions of this crisis has suffered as a result. This new volume provides a comprehensive, integrated, chi...

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Main Authors: Council, National Research, Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and, Education, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and, Neglect, Panel on Research on Child Abuse and
Format: eBook Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C National Academies Press 1993
National Academy Press
Edition:1
Subjects:
Abused children
Abused children > United States > Psychology
Child abuse
Child abuse > United States > Prevention
Child protection
Prevention
Psychology
U.S.A
United States
ISBN:9780309048897, 0309048893
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Summary:The tragedy of child abuse and neglect is in the forefront of public attention. Yet, without a conceptual framework, research in this area has been highly fragmented. Understanding the broad dimensions of this crisis has suffered as a result. This new volume provides a comprehensive, integrated, child-oriented research agenda for the nation. The committee presents an overview of three major areas: Definitions and scope -exploring standardized classifications, analysis of incidence and prevalence trends, and more. Etiology, consequences, treatment, and prevention -analyzing relationships between cause and effect, reviewing prevention research with a unique systems approach, looking at short- and long-term consequences of abuse, and evaluating interventions. Infrastructure and ethics -including a review of current research efforts, ways to strengthen human resources and research tools, and guidance on sensitive ethical and legal issues. This volume will be useful to organizations involved in research, social service agencies, child advocacy groups, and researchers.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
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ISBN:9780309048897
0309048893
DOI:10.17226/2117