The Child Abusers by Colin Pritchard
* How can we improve child protection/ * What can we learn from recent child abuse cases and research? * Who are the child abusers? * Who kills children?Child abuse horrifies the public, engenders fierce debate in the media, and creates anxiety in even the most experienced professionals. In this book, the author examines the available evidence base in order to challenge the myths and controversies. Readers are offered up-to-date research and case material, to assist in the assessment of risk and physical danger. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the child protection-psychiatry interface and while no absolute answers are offered, the debates around the subject are clearly outlined and suggestions for effective intervention are offered.The Child Abusers is essential reading for professionals and students in the field of child protection, including health and social workers, police, nurses, medics, teachers, psychologists and psychiatrists.
Professor Colin Pritchard is a researcher and social work practitioner in the Mental Health Department of the School of Medicine at the University of Southampton.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780335210329 |
| ISBN 10 | 0335210325 |
| Title | The Child Abusers |
| Author | Colin Pritchard |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Open University Press |
| Year published | 2004-05-16 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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