From the Book - Fourth edition.
Part I. Child maltreatment. Defining child maltreatment ; Child abuse and neglect fatalities ; Child abuse statistics ; When children are exposed to violence ; Child exploitation ; Sexual exploitation of children ; Sibling abuse ; Bullying ; Long-term effects and consequences of child abuse and neglect --
Part II. Physical and sexual abuse of children. Physical abuse of children ; Abusive head trauma ; Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome ; Sexual abuse of children ; Incest ; Teen dating abuse ; Statutory rape ; When your child is sexually abused ; Extraterritorial sexual exploitation of children --
Part III. Child neglect and emotional abuse. Child neglect ; Neglect of children's health care ; Educational neglect and truancy ; Emotional abuse of children ; Coping with an alcoholic parent ; Abusive relationships ; Sexual harassment and sexual bullying ; Technology and abuse ; International parental kidnapping ; Childhood maltreatment among children with disabilities --
Part IV. Adult survivors of child abuse. Adverse childhood experiences and adult survivors ; Early life stress and adult CFS ; Factors affecting the consequences of child abuse and neglect ; Reactions to trauma in adult survivors of child abuse --
Part V. Child abuse preventions, interventions, and treatments. Child abuse prevention strategies ; Child maltreatment prevention ; Infant safe haven laws ; Sex offender registries and community notice programs ; Reporting child abuse ; Professionals who are required to report child abuse and neglect ; Parent education on strengthening family and reducing risk of maltreatment ; Legal interventions in suspected child abuse cases ; Therapy options for children impacted by abuse --
Part VI. Parenting issues and child abuse risks. Family matters and child abuse risk ; Parental substance abuse and child abuse risks ; Disciplining your child ; Improving parenting skills ; Foster care and adoption ; Parenting a child who has been sexually abused --
Part VII. Additional help and information. Glossary of terms related to child abuse ; Where to report child abuse ; Directory of organizations dedicated to promoting healthy families.
