Child Abuse & Social Response

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" Introduction
In their discussion of childhood abuse and neglect, Papalia and Olds (1972) have offered the following brief definitions:
Maltreatment of children can take several different forms. Child abuse involves physical injury...Neglect is withholding of adequate care, usually physical care such as food, clothing and supervision. Emotional neglect can also occur...(p.166)

This paper examines the history of the social response to childhood abuse and neglect from colonial to contemporary times. The social forces, value systems, institutions, and differing perspectives of childhood abuse and neglect that have evolved over time are emphasized in the report.

History of Child Abuse and Neglect and the Social Response.."

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