Child Abuse Sourcebook, Fifth Edition provides updated information about child neglect and the physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of children, including facts about severe punishment, abusive head trauma, Munchausen syndrome by proxy, rape, incest, exploitation, medical neglect, educational neglect, bullying, and aggression through technology.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Part I: Child Maltreatment
• Chapter 1—Defining Child Maltreatment
• Chapter 2—Acts of Omission: An Overview of Child Neglect
• Chapter 3—Child Abuse Statistics
• Chapter 4—When Children Are Exposed to Violence
• Chapter 5—Child Exploitation
• Chapter 6—Sibling Abuse
• Chapter 7—Bullying
• Chapter 8—Long-Term Effects and Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
• Part II: Physical and Sexual Abuse of Children
• Chapter 9—Physical Abuse of Children
• Chapter 10—Abusive Head Trauma
• Chapter 11—Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
• Chapter 12—Shaken Baby Syndrome
• Chapter 13—Sexual Abuse of Children
• Chapter 14—Incest
• Chapter 15—Extraterritorial Sexual Exploitation of Children
• Chapter 16—Teen Dating Abuse
• Chapter 17—Statutory Rape
• Part III: Child Neglect and Emotional Abuse
• Chapter 18—Child Neglect
• Chapter 19—Neglect of Children's Healthcare
• Chapter 20—Educational Neglect and Truancy
• Chapter 21—Emotional Abuse of Children
• Chapter 22—Technology and Abuse
• Chapter 23—International Parental Kidnapping
• Chapter 24—Childhood Maltreatment among Children with Disabilities
• Chapter 25—Parental Drug Use as Child Abuse
• Part IV: Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
• Chapter 26—Adverse Childhood Experiences
• Chapter 27—Early Life Stress and Adult Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Chapter 28—Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
• Chapter 29—Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
• Chapter 30—Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Adult Survivors
• Chapter 31—Abuse, Trauma, and Mental Health
• Chapter 32—Intergenerational Patterns of Child Maltreatment: What the Evidence Shows
• Part V: Child Abuse Preventions, Interventions, and Treatments
• Chapter 33—Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect Is a Priority
• Chapter 34—Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
• Chapter 35—Child Maltreatment Prevention Initiatives
• Chapter 36—Safe Youth, Safe Schools
• Chapter 37—Prevention of Maltreatment of Children with Disabilities
• Chapter 38—Infant Safe Haven Laws
• Chapter 39—Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
• Chapter 40—Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act
• Chapter 41—How You Can Help Someone Who Is Being Abused or Neglected
• Chapter 42—Legal Interventions in Suspected Child Abuse Cases
• Chapter 43—Reporting Child Abuse
• Chapter 44—Therapy Options for Children Impacted by Abuse
• Chapter 45—Therapy Options for Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse
• Part VI: Parenting Issues and Child Abuse Risks
• Chapter 46—Family Matters and Child Abuse Risk
• Chapter 47—Disciplining Your Child
• Chapter 48—Improving Parenting Skills
• Chapter 49—Kinship Caregivers, Foster Care, and Adoption
• Chapter 50—Parenting a Child Who Has Experienced Trauma
• Chapter 51—Parenting Children and Youth Who Have Experienced Abuse or Neglect
• Chapter 52—Parenting after Domestic Violence
• Chapter 53—Leaving Your Child Home Alone
• Part VII: Additional Help and Information
• Chapter 54—Glossary of Terms Related to Child Abuse
• Chapter 55—Where to Report Child Abuse
• Chapter 56—A Directory of Organizations Dedicated to Promoting Healthy Families