Multidisciplinary investigation of child maltreatment - Shapiro, Lauren R.; Maras, Marie-Helen 1979-. (Burlington, Massachusetts Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2016)
Child victimology: an introduction -- Physical and cognitive development -- Emotional and social development -- Signs, symptoms, and consequences of physical and sexual abuse -- Abnormal development due to psychological abuse and neglect -- Investigation of maltreatment -- Interviewing -- Parental experiences of child protection services, the criminal justice system, and family court -- Child protective services -- Law enforcement, probation, and parole officers -- Agents of the courts: roles and perspectives -- Advice and conclusions: recommendations for those in the field.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Child abuse; Child abuse -- Investigation; Child welfare