Includes index.

"Provides basic consumer health information about abuse and neglect of children and adolescents, along with facts about prevention and intervention strategies and treatment for survivors of abuse. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- Part 1: Child Maltreatment: -- Chapter 1: Defining child maltreatment: -- 1-1: Understanding child abuse and neglect -- 1-2: Legal definitions of child abuse and neglect -- Chapter 2: Infant maltreatment and death: -- 2-1: Infant neglect -- 2-2: Identifying infant maltreatment -- 2-3: Homicides in children under age five -- 2-4: Filicide: when parents kill their children -- 2-5: Differences between homicide and filicide offenders -- Chapter 3: Child abuse statistics: -- 3-1: Child maltreatment facts at a glance -- 3-2: Characteristics of children aided by child protective services -- Chapter 4: When children are exposed to violence -- Chapter 5: Child exploitation: -- 5-1: Vulnerable children and child labor -- 5-2: Sexual exploitation of children -- Chapter 6: Abuse by other children: -- 6-1: Sibling abuse -- 6-2: When children are sexually abused by other children -- Chapter 7: Bullying: -- 7-1: What is bullying? -- 7-2: Bullying risk factors and warning signs -- 7-3: Effects of bullying -- 7-4: Preventing and responding to bullying -- Chapter 8: Long-term effects and consequences of child abuse and neglect: -- 8-1: Effects of child maltreatment on brain development -- 8-2: Long-term consequences of child maltreatment.

Part 2: Physical And Sexual Abuse Of Children: -- Chapter 9: Physical abuse of children: -- 9-1: Nature and consequences of child physical abuse -- 9-2: Recognizing physical abuse in children -- 9-3: Helping first responders identify child abuse -- Chapter 10: Abusive head trauma -- Chapter 11: Munchausen by proxy syndrome -- Chapter 12: Sexual abuse of children: -- 12-1: Statistics and indicators of sexual abuse in children -- 12-2: Nature and consequences of child sexual abuse -- Chapter 13: Incest: -- 13-1: How does incest differ from other child sexual abuse? -- 13-2: What should I do if I am a victim of incest? -- 13-3: What should I do if someone I know is a victim of incest? -- 13-4: Incest and the non-abusive parent -- Chapter 14: Teen dating abuse -- Chapter 15: Statutory rape: -- 15-1: State laws on statutory rape -- 15-2: Adolescent sexual behavior and the law.

Part 3: Child Neglect And Emotional Abuse: -- Chapter 16: Child neglect: -- 16-1: Definition and scope of neglect -- 16-2: Indicators of neglect in children -- 16-3: Recognizing child neglect -- Chapter 17: Medical neglect: -- 17-1: Neglect of children's health care -- 17-2: Medical neglect laws and faith healing -- Chapter 18: Educational neglect and truancy: -- 18-1: Children's educational needs and the problem of educational neglect -- 18-2: Truancy prevention -- Chapter 19: Emotional abuse of children: -- 19-1: Indicators of emotional abuse -- 19-2: Nature and consequences of emotional abuse -- Chapter 20: Technology and abuse: -- 20-1: Electronic devices and aggression -- 20-2: What is cyberbullying? -- 20-3: Protecting kids from technology-related abuse -- Chapter 21: What every parent should know about athlete abuse.

Part 4: Adult Survivors Of Child Abuse: -- Chapter 22: Adult survivors of child abuse: -- 22-1: Consequences of child abuse in adulthood -- 22-2: Effects of adverse childhood experiences over the lifespan -- Chapter 23: Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse -- Chapter 24: Reactions to trauma in adult survivors of child abuse: -- 24-1: Posttraumatic stress disorder -- 24-2: Questions and answers about memories of childhood abuse -- Chapter 25: Mental health issues in adult survivors of child abuse: -- 25-1: Abuse-related mental disorders -- 25-2: Link between child abuse and adult suicide risk.

Part 5: Child Abuse Preventions, Interventions, And Treatments: -- Chapter 26: Child abuse prevention strategies: -- 26-1: Identifying behaviors in adults that may put children at risk -- 26-2: Child maltreatment prevention initiatives -- Chapter 27: Safe haven laws -- Chapter 28: Sex offender registries and community notice programs -- Chapter 29: Reporting child abuse -- Chapter 30: Professionals who are required to report child abuse and neglect -- Chapter 31: Role of educators in preventing and responding to child abuse and neglect -- Chapter 32: Legal interventions in suspected child abuse cases: -- 32-1: How the child welfare system works -- 32-2: Court appointed special advocates for children -- Chapter 33: Therapy options for children impacted by abuse: -- 33-1: Cognitive behavioral therapy for physical abuse -- 33-2: Play therapy for victims of child abuse -- Chapter 34: Therapy options for adult survivors of childhood abuse.

Part 6: Parenting Issues And Child Abuse Risks: -- Chapter 35: Family matters and child abuse risk: -- 35-1: Risk factors for potential abuse by parents -- 35-2: Domestic violence and child abuse -- 35-3: Postpartum depression -- 35-4: Returning war veterans and family matters -- Chapter 36: Parental substance abuse and child abuse risks: -- 36-1: Connection between substance abuse and child abuse -- 36-2: Substance abuse during pregnancy -- Chapter 37: Corporal punishment: -- 37-1: Key issues in the controversy surrounding corporal punishment -- 37-2: Disciplining your child -- Chapter 38: Improving parenting skills: -- 38-1: Parenting tips -- 38-2: Coping with infant crying -- 38-3: Parental support groups -- Chapter 39: Foster care and adoption: -- 39-1: Information for foster parents considering adoption -- 39-2: Helping foster children transition into adoption -- Chapter 40: Parenting a child who has been sexually abused.

Part 7: Additional Help And Information: -- Chapter 41: Glossary of terms related to child abuse -- Chapter 42: Where to report child abuse -- Chapter 43: Directory of organizations dedicated to promoting healthy families -- Index.