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The APSAC handbook on child maltreatment Myers, John E.B.; ... [et al.]; (eds.)

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Thousand Oaks, Calif. SAGE Publications 2002Edition: 2nd edDescription: 582 pISBN:
  • 0761919910
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 362.76 APS
Online resources:
Contents:
Part 1. Aspects of Child Maltreatment. Child neglect / Martha Erikson and Byron Egeland. p.3. Child physical abuse / David Kolko. p.21. Sexual abuse of children / Lucy Berliner and Diana Elliot. p.55. Psychological maltreatment / S
Summary: Note a 4th edition (2017) is now available (not currently held by this library.). Follow the link for information about the 4th edition. This handbook provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary coverage of the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of child abuse and neglect. It covers physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and psychological maltreatment from the medical, psychological, and legal points of view, including new chapters on: Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome; child abuse in the context of substance abuse; child abuse in the context of domestic violence; child fatalities; risk management for professionals working with maltreated children and adult survivors; and mental health services for children reported to child protective services.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Barcode
Book Book Vine library TRO 362.76 APS Available A00666025B
Book Book Vine library TRO 362.76 APS Available A00668923B

Other editors include: Lucy Berliner, John Briere, C.Terry Hendrix, Carole Jenny and Theresa Reid.

Part 1. Aspects of Child Maltreatment. Child neglect / Martha Erikson and Byron Egeland. p.3. Child physical abuse / David Kolko. p.21. Sexual abuse of children / Lucy Berliner and Diana Elliot. p.55. Psychological maltreatment / S

Note a 4th edition (2017) is now available (not currently held by this library.). Follow the link for information about the 4th edition.

This handbook provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary coverage of the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of child abuse and neglect. It covers physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and psychological maltreatment from the medical, psychological, and legal points of view, including new chapters on: Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome; child abuse in the context of substance abuse; child abuse in the context of domestic violence; child fatalities; risk management for professionals working with maltreated children and adult survivors; and mental health services for children reported to child protective services.