Child Abuse and Neglect

This text examines child abuse and neglect-the latest research, what maltreatment entails, and how to recognize and report it.

List of contents

Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Part I: Introduction/Purpose 1 Introduction 2 Risk Factors for Child Maltreatment 3 Mandated Reporting Part II: Types of Abuse and Their Effects 4 Physical Abuse 5 Child Neglect 6 Psychological Maltreatment 7 Sexual Abuse 8 Fetal Abuse 9 Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome 10 Resilience Part III: Legal Issues 11 Forensic Interviewing of Child Victims 12 The Legal System and Child Maltreatment Part IV: What Happens Next 13 The Maltreated Child and Child Protective Services' Response 14 Preventing Child Maltreatment Abbreviations Glossary References Index

About the author

Dr. Monica L. McCoy is a Professor of Psychology at Converse University in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Dr. Stefanie M. Keen
is a Professor of Psychology at the University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Summary

This text examines child abuse and neglect—the latest research, what maltreatment entails, and how to recognize and report it.

Product details

• Authors: Stefanie M. Keen, Keen Stefanie M., Monica L. McCoy, Monica L. Keen Mccoy, McCoy Monica L.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.04.2022
• EAN: 9780367404871
• ISBN: 978-0-367-40487-1
• No. of pages: 396
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; PSYCHOLOGY / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Children's Studies, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Child, Sexual abuse & harassment, Social Work, Family Law, Criminal or forensic psychology, Sexual abuse and harassment, Child abuse, Paediatric nursing