APSAC handbook on child maltreatment

the long version

The 3rd edition of this text offers a comprehensive exploration of child abuse. Covering all aspects of child maltreatment, from prevention to intervention to treatment to the legal system, this resource contains the latest research and practical information from leading scholars. With approximately 80% new material and a completely reorganized structure, this resource has been thoroughly updated to reflect the newest scholarship. Some of the most notable experts from social work, medicine, mental health, nursing, law enforcement, and law have contributed to this volume. The editor and contributing authors incorporate both theory and practical guidance throughout the text.