Contributions

  • Myers, John E. B. - Contributor

Publication

2011 - SAGE, Thousand Oaks, California

Language

English

Word Count

112,250 words, Guess

Page Count

449 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9781412966818
  • Open LibraryOL24013903M

Classifications

  • DDC362.76
  • LCCHV6626.5 .A83 2011
  • LCCHV6626.5

Description

The 3rd edition of this text offers a comprehensive exploration of child abuse. Covering all aspects of child maltreatment, from prevention to intervention to treatment to the legal system, this resource contains the latest research and practical information from leading scholars. With approximately 80% new material and a completely reorganized structure, this resource has been thoroughly updated to reflect the newest scholarship. Some of the most notable experts from social work, medicine, mental health, nursing, law enforcement, and law have contributed to this volume. The editor and contributing authors incorporate both theory and practical guidance throughout the text.

Subjects

Topics

PreventionChild abuseAbused childrenHandbooks, manualsPrevention & controlChild abuse -- Handbooks, manuals, etcChild abuse -- Prevention -- Handbooks, manuals, etc

Genres

  • Handbooks, manuals, etc

Other Editions

  • APSAC handbook on child maltreatmentSAGE2011-01-01

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