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Author Besharov, Douglas J.

Title Recognizing child abuse : a guide for the concerned / Douglas J. Besharov.

Publication Info. New York : Free Press ; London : Collier Macmillan ; New York : Maxwell Macmillan, [1990]
©1990

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Location Call No. Status
 Middletown, Russell Library - Adult Nonfiction  362.768 BES    DUE 04-19-18 Billed
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  362.7 B46    Check Shelf
 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  362.768 B554R    Check Shelf
Description xv, 270 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-266) and index.
Contents You can make a difference -- A balanced approach -- Reporting obligations -- Liability for failing to report -- Protections for those who report -- Sources of suspicion -- Physical abuse -- Sexual abuse -- Physical neglect -- Endangerment and abandonment -- Psychological maltreatment -- Parents with severe mental disabilities -- Interviewing parents -- Preserving evidence -- Emergencies -- Making a report -- Monitoring investigations -- Being prepared -- Is your child abused? -- If you are reported -- Conclusion.
Subject Child abuse -- Investigation -- United States.
Child Abuse -- prevention & control -- United States.
ISBN 0029030811
002903082X (paperback)
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