Parent’s & Teacher’s Handbook on Identifying and Preventing Child Abuse
Robert Van De Weyer
"The discussion is straightforward, factual and easy to understand."—Frand A. Conard,Administrative Judge of the Family Court, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Division Four, St. Charles, MO
"This will be a book I will recommend and hope to implement in our program’s educational programs."—Julie Maire-Turner, M.Ed.,Executive Director, Children’s Advocacy Center of St. Louis
"This book is essential reading for parents and teachers seeking to understand child abuse."—Howard B. Levy, M.D., Chair, Department of Pediatrics; Director, Pediatric Ecology Program, Columbia Grant Hospital, Chicago, IL; President, International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
Illustrates for the lay person both what is and is not abuse. Addresses all situations where abuse may take place, including school, day care, with relatives, and in religious settings. Gives information on physical and behavioral signs of abuse. Outlines steps to take in handling abuse disclosure by a child. Emphasizes prevention. 60 color plates.
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