Child Abuse: An Overview

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More online Child Abuse information.

• Child Maltreatment 1998: Reports from the States to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data Systems
  National statistics on child abuse and neglect (09/2000)
• The Scope and Problem of Child Maltreatment
• National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect
• Evaluation of Physical Abuse in Children
  From the American Academy of Family Physicians – Guidelines for recognizing physical abuse in children.
• Guidelines for the Evaluation of Sexual Abuse of Children: Subject Review
  From the American Academy of Pediatrics. The role of the physician is outlined.
• Child Neglect: A Guide For Intervention
  From the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect.
• Past, Present, and Future Roles of Child Protective Services
  From The Future of Children.
• Clinical Assessment of Child Victims and Adult Survivors of Child Maltreatment
  From the Journal of Counseling and Development.
• Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect
  An online book from National Academy Press.
• An Introduction to Child Maltreatment
  From Division 37 of the American Psychological Association, The Division of Child, Youth, and Family Services of the APA has developed a five-unit lesson plan for use in secondary schools.
• How to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment
  From the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect
  
  

Child Abuse Introduction   |   Signs of Child Abuse
Child Abuse Statistics   |   It’s Under Reported
Effects of Child Abuse on Children: Abuse General
Effects of Child Abuse on Children: Child Sexual Abuse
Injuries to Children: Physical and Sexual Abuse
Effects of Child Abuse on Adults: Childhood Abuse
Effects of Child Abuse on Adults: Childhood Sexual Abuse
Definition of Physical Abuse   |   Signs of Physical Abuse
Definition of Sexual Abuse   |   Signs of Sexual Abuse
Definition of Child Neglect   |   Signs of Child Neglect
Definition of Emotional Abuse   |   Signs of Emotional Abuse
Abusers   |   Pedophiles
Child Physical Abuse and Corporal Punishment
Treatment for Child Abuse
Costs to Society
Conclusions
References
State Child Abuse Laws
Nationwide Crisis Line and Hotline Directory

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“Child Abuse: An Overview” was written by C. J. Newton, MA, Learning Specialist and published in the Find Counseling.com (formerly TherapistFinder.net) Mental Health Journal in April, 2001.

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