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International Aspects of Child Abuse & Neglect
Howard Dubowitz
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Description for International Aspects of Child Abuse & Neglect
Paperback. Num Pages: 286 pages, tables. BIC Classification: JFFE1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 251 x 20. Weight in Grams: 668.
It is very clear that children in every country experience abuse and neglect. The descriptions of the child welfare systems in different countries in this book illustrate several common themes: the lack of clear definitions, ambiguous policies, laws not being implemented, limited data on the extent and nature of the problem, and inadequate resources for addressing child maltreatment. Challenges facing Argentina are remarkably familiar to someone in the United States. At the same time, there are also striking differences in approaches and resources. The field of child protection is relatively young; in many areas optimal policies and practice remain uncertain. ... Read more
It is very clear that children in every country experience abuse and neglect. The descriptions of the child welfare systems in different countries in this book illustrate several common themes: the lack of clear definitions, ambiguous policies, laws not being implemented, limited data on the extent and nature of the problem, and inadequate resources for addressing child maltreatment. Challenges facing Argentina are remarkably familiar to someone in the United States. At the same time, there are also striking differences in approaches and resources. The field of child protection is relatively young; in many areas optimal policies and practice remain uncertain. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
Number of Pages
286
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781611220490
SKU
V9781611220490
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About Howard Dubowitz
Joav Merrick, MD, MMedSci, DMSc, born and educated in Denmark is professor of pediatrics, child health and human development, Division of Pediatrics, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Mt Scopus Campus, Jerusalem, Israel and Kentucky Children's Hospital, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky United States and professor of public health at the Center for Healthy Development, School of Public Health, Georgia ... Read more
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