NCJ Number
155097
Date Published
1994
Length
35 pages
Annotation
Directed to staff of children's camps and other youth service organizations, this manual explains the types and causes of child abuse and neglect and provides practical instructions on what to do when child abuse is suspected or discovered, how to interact with the child victim, and how to avoid being abusive.
Abstract
Individual sections explains laws regarding child abuse reporting; the responsibilities of professionals who work with children; and the characteristics and indicators of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, emotional abuse, and elder and dependent abuse. Other sections outline the reactions and feelings of child abuse victims, questions victims ask, possible outcome of the abuse, techniques for working with abuse victims, the difference between discipline and abuse, and abuse prevention for parents and staff. The documentation of incidents, observations, and responsibilities is also explained. Checklists