The APSAC Handbook on Child Maltreatment

About this book

The Fourth Edition of this best-selling handbookprovides readers with the most up-to-date theory research and best practices in the field of child abuse and neglect. Edited by leading experts the book covers all aspects of child maltreatment from physical abuse to sexual abuse and neglect focusing on etiology consequences investigation and treatment and systems. Updates include new content on assessment and mental health interventions prevention as well as global perspectives. Comprehensive and easy to read the handbook will serve as an invaluable resource for students and professionalsboth emerging and seasonedacross disciplines but part of the same movement dedicated to improving the lives of maltreated children.