NCJ Number
40420
Journal
Social Casework Dated: (JANUARY 1977) Pages: 21-24
Date Published
1977
Length
4 pages
Annotation
THIS ARTICLE, WRITTEN IN LAY TERMS, IS A BASIC PRIMER FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO USE IN EDUCATING AND CONSULTING WITH OTHERS ABOUT CHILD ABUSE. IT CAN ALSO BE USED IN A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NONPROFESSIONALS.
Abstract
THE FACTORS CONSIDERED INCLUDE THE MOTIVATION FOR A PARENT TO PHYSICALLY OR EMOTIONALLY ABUSE HIS CHILD, THE KINDS OF CHILDREN LIKELY TO BE ABUSED, THE EFFECTS OF ABUSE ON A CHILD AND THE EFFECTS OF ABUSE ON A PARENT. ...MSP