{"product_id":"child-abuse-and-neglect-monica-l-mccoy-9780367404840","title":"Child Abuse and Neglect","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChild Abuse and Neglect \u003c\/em\u003eexamines the latest research on this important topic, discussing what it entails, how to recognize it, and how to report it. The book begins with an overview of child maltreatment including its history, a summary of the research, and the risk factors, before exploring issues of mandated reporting. It then considers different forms of maltreatment - physical abuse, neglect, psychological maltreatment, sexual abuse, fetal abuse, and Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome. The authors discuss incidence estimates and consequences, as well as resiliency, for each type of maltreatment, and then review legal issues including forensic interviewing. The book concludes by providing an overview of what happens to a child after a report is filed along with suggestions for preventing child maltreatment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition has been thoroughly updated throughout to cover the latest theory and research. Referencing the DSM-V, the book also features updated coverage of state and federal laws to reflect new legislation, and additional case studies covering real-world events such as the sexual abuse scandals within USA Gymnastics, the Boy Scouts of America, and the Southern Baptist Convention.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten with students in mind, the book features a wealth of engaging learning tools throughout, including: \u003ci\u003eTheory Highlight \u003c\/i\u003eboxes, \u003ci\u003eFocus on Research \u003c\/i\u003eboxes, \u003ci\u003eCase Examples\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLegal Examples\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFocus on Law \u003c\/i\u003eboxes,　\u003ci\u003eDiscussion Questions\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eKey Terms\u003c\/i\u003e. It will be essential reading for all students taking courses on child abuse, child maltreatment, family violence, or sexual and intimate violence taught in psychology, human development, education, criminal justice, social work, sociology, women's studies, and nursing. This book will also be an invaluable resource to workers who are mandated reporters of child maltreatment and\/or anyone interested in the problem. This book is based on the legal system and the Child Protection System in the United States of America.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt is accompanied by a set of online instructor resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Monica L. McCoy, Stefanie M. Keen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0367404842\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780367404840\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 396\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.94d","brand":"Monica L. McCoy","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43994616692991,"sku":"9780367404840","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_12671110-3d13-4101-a308-b6b011a4e2e6.jpg?v=1683331208","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/child-abuse-and-neglect-monica-l-mccoy-9780367404840","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}