Child abuse sourcebook : basic consumer health information about child neglect and the physical, sexual, and emotional abuse of children, including abusive head trauma, bullying, Munchausen by proxy syndrome, statutory rape, incest, educational neglect, exploitation, and the long-term consequences of child maltreatment, featuring facts about risk factors, prevention initiatives, reporting requirements, legal interventions, child protective services, and therapy options ; along with information for parents, foster parents, and adult survivors of child abuse, a glossary of related terms, and directories of additional resources.
"Provides basic consumer health information about abuse and neglect of children and adolescents, including abusive head trauma, bullying, munchausen syndrome by proxy, statutory rape, incest, educational neglect, exploitation, and the long-term consequences of child maltreatment, featuring facts about risk factors, prevention initiatives, reporting requirements, legal interventions, child protective services, and therapy options ; along with information for parents, foster parents, and adult survivors of child abuse, a glossary of related terms, and directories of additional resources."-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.