Child Abuse Service Programs

Outlines a family violence treatment program within a pediatric hospital, with a particular focus on child abuse and neglect. Highlights critical conceptual and prcedural issues, and examines the limits of current clinical knowledge and related service needs. Also explores gaps between research and practice that must be addressed in the development and implementation of more effective hospital-based programs for treatment of family violence. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Describes the scope and causes of child abuse, examines current policies and laws, and offers a practical assessment of future strategies to end child abuse.

This book highlights encouraging news about programs that produce better outcomes for disadvantaged children and families. It includes a comprehensive and up-to-date synthesis of the research evidence available on the effectiveness of these promising programs. Particular attention is given to programs with a demonstrated potential to prevent child abuse and neglect and family breakdown.