IN ADDITION TO THE DIRECT TESTIMONY OF WITNESSES ACTIVE IN CHILD ABUSE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION, THESE VOLUMES CONTAIN VARIOUS MEMORANDUMS AND REPORTS PRESENTED BEFORE THE HOUSE OF COMMONS' SELECT COMMITTEE ON VIOLENCE IN THE FAMILY. REPORTS AND MEMORANDUMS FROM SUCH ORGANIZATIONS AS THE NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN, THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF GENERAL PRACTIONERS, THE ASSOCIATION OF SPECIALISTS IN COMMUNITY MEDICINE, THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS, THE SCOTTISH OFFICE ON NON-ACCIDENTAL INJURY TO CHILDREN, AND THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS ATTEMPT TO OUTLINE THE SCOPE OF THE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PROBLEM IN GREAT BRITAIN, CLARIFY THE VARIOUS LEGAL POSITIONS INVOLVED IN THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF SUCH ABUSE OR NEGLECT, DETAIL THE CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS DEALING WITH CHILDREN AT RISK, AND OFFER SUGGESTIONS FOR PROCEDURAL AND STATUTORY REFORM. APPENDIXES CONTAINING SUPPORTING TABULAR DATA AND ADDITIONAL MEMORANDUMS FROM SUCH GROUPS AS THE SALVATION ARMY, THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROBATION OFFICERS, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SECURITY, AND THE FAMILY WELFARE ASSOCIATION ARE INCLUDED. (KBL)