Parental Substance Abuse and Child Maltreatment Literature Review

Author: Sam Choi, Gail Tittle Publisher: Children and Family Research Center Publication: Document Date:                  May 2002 Category: Crime And Violence > Sexual Abuse Related Categories: Children > Abused Children Crime And Violence > Child Abuse/Neglect Parenthood/Childrearing > Parental Substance Abuse   This literature review examines the relationship between parental substance abuse and child maltreatment. It reveals that there is a link between parental substance abuse and child abuse, and it has been evident for a long time; however, the nature and extent of this link needs further study. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link