Crosson-Tower, Cynthia.

Understanding child abuse and neglect / Cynthia Crosson-Tower. - 8th ed. - Boston : Allyn & Bacon, c2010. - xviii, 438 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The maltreatment of children from a historical perspective -- The family : roles, responsibilities, and rights -- Maltreatment and the developing child -- The neglect of children -- The physical abuse of children -- The sexual abuse of children -- Incest: familial abuse -- Extrafamilial sexual abuse, misuse, and exploitation -- Psychological maltreatment of children -- Intervention : reporting and investigation -- Intervention : case management and roles of other professionals -- The legal response to child abuse and neglect -- Treatment : physical abuse and neglect -- Treatment : sexual abuse -- Foster care as a therapeutic tool -- The social worker and the system -- Adults abused as children -- Prevention -- Toward a better tomorrow.

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