| Description |
viii, 117 pages ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Studies in crime and punishment ; v. 9 |
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Studies in crime and punishment ; v. 9
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| Contents |
Ch. 1. A History of Child Abuse -- Ch. 2. Physical Abuse -- Ch. 3. Sexual Abuse -- Ch. 4. Emotional Abuse -- Ch. 5. Neglect -- Ch. 6. Protecting the Child |
| Summary |
"This book describes physical and behavioral indicators of abuse, theoretical explanations of child abuse, the characteristics of abusers, and responses to child abuse by the criminal justice system."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Child abuse -- United States.
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Criminal justice, Administration of -- United States.
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| LC no. |
2002034022 |
| ISBN |
0820457868 paperback alkaline paper |
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