A Practical Guide to the Evaluation of Child Physical Abuse and Neglect
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- Synopsis
- To keep up with growing body of professionals staying informed on this subject, the second edition of A Practical Guide to the Evaluation of Child Physical Abuse and Neglect assists the reader in recognizing abuse/neglect (exclusive of sexual abuse) in children and youth, and determining its extent. Illustrated with clinical photographs, the Guide details systematic evaluation procedures, explains the tasks of an evaluation team, and expands and updates the knowledge base in these and other major areas: Specific injuries, including burns, bruises, fractures, head and abdominal injuries. Malnourishment and other forms of neglect. Medical child abuse (previously known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy). Maltreatment of children with special health care needs. Domestic partner violence. Prevention strategies, psychosocial assessment, collaborations with law enforcement and the courts, and more. The new edition of the Practical Guide to the Evaluation of Child Physical Abuse and Neglect offers expert information.
- Copyright:
- 2009
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781441907028
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781441907011
- Publisher:
- Springer New York
- Date of Addition:
- 07/14/18
- Copyrighted By:
- Springer New York, New York, NY
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Social Studies, Medicine
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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