Product Description

The definitive guide to child abuse--updated and revised

The global problem of child abuse continues to confound those in the field of child protection. Along with information that has made the first two editions of Child Abuse:Towards a Knowledge Base bestsellers, this volume includes the most up-to-date research available from the United States, Britain, and the European Union to aid professionals in the struggle to protect children from abuse. Stressing the need to view the problem in historical, social, and political contexts, it provides key practice guidelines and initiatives to keep you on the cutting edge in the field.

You'll find a full account of developments in the field since the early 1990s, including:

• Emerging concerns about the extent and nature of institutional abuse
• Trends toward more preventive approaches to child protection
• New research on the consequences of child abuse
• Recent findings concerning the Internet
• Important changes in legislation worldwide

". . . a well written, comprehensive and informative book."-Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #84715 in Books
• Published on: 2005-12-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 312 pages

About the Author
Brian Corby is Professor of Social Work Studies at the University of Central Lancashire. He is an experienced researcher in the field of child care and child protection and has published extensively in this area. His (OpenUP 1987) and Public Inquiries into the Abuse of Children in Residential Care ( Jessica Kingsley 2001).

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Customer Reviews

Very Helpful Information
I was doing a Home Economics school project on Child Psychology, my teacher told me I needed to find a more specific area, so I chose child abuse. I bought this book immediately & used it for reference, its full of statistics & case studies which were very helpful in giving more specific information.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is taking some knid of degree in child psychology or like me doing a project, its not the kind of book one would read for pleasure, its for information & furthering your knowledge of the subject matter.
All in all a great book, I sincerely doubt I would've gotten an A without it!

Superb value for money
I'm a social worker in training, this book was recommended to me by my tutor. Full of facts and advice, an absolute must for anyone who is interested in a career in child protection!

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