Clinical and Developmental Approach to Prevention (From Battered Child, Fifth Edition, P 594-614, 1997, Mary E. Helfer, Ruth S. Kempe, et al., eds. -- See NCJ-183728)

• NCJ Number: 183754
• Author(s): Ray E. Helfer M.D.; Richard D. Krugman M.D.
• Date Published: 1997
• Length: 21 pages
• Sale Source: University of Chicago Press
• Publication Format: Book (Softbound)
• Publication Type: Collected Work
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This paper builds a foundation for understanding both short-term and long-term effects of child abuse and neglect on the normal developmental processes of children and for developing effective treatment programs.

Abstract

The authors apply the concepts of clinical epidemiology to the problem of child maltreatment and address etiological dimensions of child abuse and neglect. They look at the classification of child abuse, child neglect, sexual exploitation, psychological or verbal abuse, and spouse abuse as it affects children. The authors also review epidemiological approaches to treatment, the child development process, and family environments in which maltreatment occurs. Particular emphasis is placed on child role reversal and responsibility, the ability of children to make decisions and solve problems and to trust others, and children's feelings and actions. Finally, the authors discuss important issues related to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. 41 references