Child Abuse
Diagnostic and Forensic Considerations
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Beschreibung
This book offers an interdisciplinary approach to child abuse providing a comprehensive overview of the topic. From fetal life to adolescence, various patterns of child abuse are described in 23 chapters with highlight on early diagnostic features and differential diagnoses. Data on psychological and domestic violence is also presented. Readers will improve their knowledge in the field of child abuse, helping to identify such situations at onset and subsequently prevent recurrences.
This volume outlines and summarizes the main different judicial processes for child abuse around the world. The book also provides the unique angle and information from experts in France, who unlike other countries, are fully independent of all other parties i.e. judges, prosecutors and families, thus having a unique insight to the origin and context of the violence. Insight to their approach can lead to better prevention of abuse around the world.
Written by a panel of authors including paediatricians, radiologists, forensic scientists, a judge, a magistrate and a psychologist, this book is of interest to professionals involved in pediatrics healthcare, students, medical doctors or nurses. Beyond the field of health, the book may also concern professionals of social and judicial areas who deal with child abuse.
Provides a multidisciplinary approach of child abuse
Presents anonymized documented judicial cases
Examines the causal mechanisms of inflicted injuries
Facilitates diagnosis of abuse
Provides a multidisciplinary approach of child abuse Presents anonymized documented judicial cases Examines the causal mechanisms of inflicted injuries Facilitates diagnosis of abuse Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Autor*in
Caroline Rey-Salmon
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“This is an interesting book that covers all the clinical aspects of child abuse, as well as some historical and legal aspects. … Each chapter is well written, easy to read and the chapters are laid out in a similar format, providing a good overview of the subject that is relatively easy to access.” (Karl Johnson, RAD Magazine, November, 2018)
“This book is intended to educate anyone, including students and providers, about aspects of child abuse and neglect. … this thoughtful, well presented book is worthwhile for clinical providers who are interested in learning about child abuse and neglect. The organization, presentation, photos and illustrations, and key points are well done. This book is worthwhile for people learning about child abuse and neglect … .” (Joseph Hageman, Doody's Book Reviews, August, 2018)
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