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Child Abuse & Neglect


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Child Abuse & Neglect
Examines causes, historical & legal frameworks, social work aspects, impact on children, family issues, stressors and therapeutic & supportive approaches.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages) | 11 sources | 1989 United States


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"Child abuse is a pervasive problem in our society. However, child abuse is difficult to identify due to the intricate components of definitions of child abuse and neglect. These vary among different sectors of the general public and among different professions concerned with the problem.

For example, physical abuse is defined as "non-accidental physical harm to the child inflicted by persons responsible for the child's care." For some purposes "serious" harm is utilized; for others, the "intentional, willful" nature is emphasized. For still others, "danger to the child," and not intent, is stressed.

The American Bar Association Juvenile Justice Standards Project defines child abuse as that which .. causes or creates a..."

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APA Citation:

Child Abuse & Neglect (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 12, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Child-Abuse-Neglect/17998

MLA Citation:

"Child Abuse & Neglect" 15 January 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Child-Abuse-Neglect/17998>




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