NCJ Number
25440
Editor(s)
J CARTER
Date Published
1974
Length
159 pages
Annotation
COVERS TOPICS SUCH AS THE DIMENSIONS OF CHILD ABUSE, ASSESSMENT AND CARE, AND PLANNING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES.
Abstract
PART ONE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS A STUDY OF THE EXTENT OF CHILD ABUSE, THE FAMILY CONDITIONS WHICH ENCOURAGE IT, AND THE DILEMMAS FACING PROFESSIONAL WORKERS. PRACTICAL ADVICE IS GIVEN IN PART TWO TO DOCTORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND HEALTH VISITORS FACED WITH ACTUALLY HELPING A FAMILY IN WHICH A CHILD IS BATTERED. PART THREE IS OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO POLICY MAKERS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE HEALTH SERVICES.