Dealing with Child Abuse and Neglect as Public Health Problems: Prevention and the Role of Juvenile Ageism

by Jack C. Westman

This thought-provoking volume defines child abuse and neglect as a public health crisis, both in terms of injuries and mental health problems and as a link to poverty and other negative social outcomes. The author identifies key factors contributing to this situation--in particular juvenile ageism, the pervasive othering of children and youth--coupled with the assumption of parental competence until severe abuse or neglect proves otherwise. The...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030058964
• ISBN13: 9783030058968
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 199 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"