Child Abuse and Neglect: Definitions, Classifications, and a Framework for Research - Softcover

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Feerick, a psychologist and consultant, gathers current views and recommended solutions for the development of a scientifically valid system of defining, classifying, and measuring child maltreatment. The book is the result of two federally funded workshops held in 1999 and 2000, pooling the knowledge of two dozen experts in psychology, child and family development, and social work. Section I focuses on the history of classification efforts, the development of classification frameworks, and classification methodologies. Section II reviews existing theory and definitions, providing suggestions for future work, and Section III overviews and analyzes measurement tools used in research, arguing for a multi-method, multi-source approach. Section IV addresses social and policy trends and practices that advance or impede research and practice. The audience for the book includes scholars, policymakers, and professionals and students interested in child abuse and neglect. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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