McCoy, Monica L.

Child abuse and neglect / Monica L. McCoy, Stefanie M. Keen. - New York : Psychology Press, c2009. - xix, 286 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-275) and index.

Introduction/Purpose -- Introduction -- Risk factors for maltreatment -- Mandated reporting -- Types of abuse -- Physical abuse -- Child neglect -- Psychological maltreatment -- Sexual abuse -- Fetal abuse -- Munchausen by proxy syndrome -- Legal issues -- Forensic interviewing of children -- The legal system and child maltreatment -- What happens next -- The maltreated child and CPS response : what happens after a report is made? -- Preventing child maltreatment.

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