The Extent and Consequences of Child Maltreatment

Author: Diana J. English Publisher: The Future of Children Publication: The Future of Children, Vol. 8, No. 1 Document Date:                  Spring 1998 Category: Crime And Violence > Child Abuse/Neglect Related Categories: Children > Abused Children Children > Child Development Children > Child Welfare Children > Health (fetal addictions, FAS, malnutrition)   This article looks at the definition of child abuse and neglect, the debate surrounding the definition, the scope of child maltreatment, risk factors for abuse, and its impact on children. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link