Understanding Child Abuse Neglect

by National Research Council, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education

The tragedy of child abuse and neglect is in the forefront of public attention. Yet, without a conceptual framework, research in this area has been highly fragmented. Understanding the broad dimensions of this crisis has suffered as a result.

This new volume provides a comprehensive, integrated, child-oriented research agenda for the nation. The committee presents an overview of three major areas:

Definitions and scope--exploring...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309048893
• ISBN13: 9780309048897
• Release Date: February 1993
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"