Child abuse and neglect [electronic resource] / Monica L. McCoy, Stefanie M. Keen

Author:: McCoy, Monica L. (Monica Louise)
Published:: New York : Psychology Press, [2009]
Copyright Date:: ©2009
Physical Description:: 1 online resource (xix, 286 pages) : illustrations
Additional Creators:: Keen, Stefanie M. and Ebooks Corporation

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Contents:

Introduction/Purpose -- Introduction -- Risk factors for child maltreatment -- Mandated reporting -- Types of abuse -- Physical abuse -- Child neglect -- Psychological maltreatment -- Sexual abuse -- Fetal abuse -- Munchausen by proxy syndrome -- Legal issues -- Forensic interviewing of children -- The legal system and child maltreatment -- What happens next -- The maltreated child and Child Protective Services' response : what happens after a report is made? -- Preventing child maltreatment.

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ISBN:

9781410616388 (electronic bk.)
141061638X (electronic bk.)

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AVAILABLE ONLINE TO AUTHORIZED PSU USERS.

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-275) and index.

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Electronic reproduction. Perth, W.A. Available via World Wide Web.

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Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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