Child Maltreatment
An Introduction

Third Edition

Cindy L. Miller-Perrin - Pepperdine University, USA
Robin D. Perrin - Pepperdine University, USA

Courses:
Child & Family Welfare | Child Abuse & Neglect | Social Work with Children and Families

June 2013 | 472 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

Child Maltreatment, Third Edition, by Cindy Miller-Perrin and Robin Perrin, is a thoroughly updated new edition of the first textbook for undergraduate students and beginning graduate students in this field. The text is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to child maltreatment by disseminating current knowledge about the various types of violence against children. By helping students understand more fully the etiology, prevalence, treatment, policy issues, and prevention of child maltreatment, the authors hope to further our understanding of how to treat child maltreatment victims and how to prevent future child maltreatment.

Available Formats

ISBN: 9781452289632 Electronic Version Suggested Retail Price: $112.00 Bookstore Price: $112.00

Abbreviations

Preface

Acknowledgments

1. History and Definitions of Child Maltreatment

2. The Study of Child Maltreatment: Theoretical and Methodological Issues

3. Child Physical Abuse

4. Child Sexual Abuse

5. Child Neglect

6. Child Psychological Maltreatment

7. Additional Forms of Child Maltreatment

8. Key Issues in Responding to Child Maltreatment

9. Controversial Issues in the Study of Child Maltreatment

10. What You Can Do to Help

Appendix: Resources for Individuals and Organizations Addressing Child Maltreatment

Glossary

References

Index

About the Authors

The text is well organized and written for a Social Work child, abuse, and neglect course. The authors incorporate social theory in defining maltreatment, risk and protective factors, and current evidence and case examples that assist with the application to practice.
George Leibowitz, PhD

Dr George Leibowitz

Social Work Dept, University of Vermont

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Excellent intro textbook on child maltreatment. Very readable and well written for an undergraduate audience; covers a diverse array of topics related to child maltreatment and family violence.

Dr Richard Solomon

Psychology Dept, University of Rhode Island

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not able to teach course

Dr Tasha Howe

Psychology Dept, Humboldt State University

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I am still waiting for the inspection copy of this book

Dr Vincent Icheku

Faculty of Health and Social Care, London South Bank University

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A useful book - good for supporting the students in their general learning regarding child development and support.

Dr Wendy Sims-Schouten

School of Education & Continuing Stud, Portsmouth University

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good text book, interesting ideas and easy to read

Miss Anita Ganday

Children In Care, Nottingham City Council

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A fabulous book which adds various materials and ideas for students to utilise.

Mr Craig Diver

Social Work (Preston), Univ. of Central Lancashire

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This is a useful book for anyone that comes into contact with children. It is easy to read with clear definitions of how children can be mistreated.

Mrs Julie Tweedlie

HCES, Northumbria University

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New instructor - new perspective for the syllabus.

Mrs Michele Ury Foist

Social Work Division, University of Wyoming

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This is a very informative book that would supplement teaching at level 3. In my opinion I feel that this book would be best geared towards a level 5 student - HNC/D

Mrs Pamela Canning

early , North West Institute

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Key features

New to the Third Edition

Hundreds of new citations incorporated into the new edition reflect the significant amount of new research in the field.
A significantly revised Child Sexual Abuse chapter includes expanded coverage on Internet exploitation, sexting, and sex trafficking.
The discussion of "Controversial Issues in the Study of Child Maltreatment" has been expanded and updated.
New and/or updated information throughout the text includes sections on sex selective foeticide in India and China, human trafficking, victim resilience, children's rights as human rights, and shaken baby syndrome.

Key Features

The extensive range of topics covered includes child sexual abuse, physical abuse, psychological maltreatment, child neglect, and a variety of additional forms of child maltreatment.
End-of-chapter sections on social policy and practice issues follow the chapters on the four forms of Child Maltreatment with special attention given to debates within this field.
Informal interviews with leading authorities in the field of child maltreatment and related professional issues will prepare students who plan to have careers in the field.
Legal and Professional Issues are discussed throughout the book.
A comprehensive glossary of key terms provides students and instructors with easy access to definitions of terms.

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