Dealing with Child Abuse and Neglect as Public Health Problems: Prevention and the Role of Juvenile Ageism

by Jack C. Westman

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This thought-provoking volume defines child abuse and neglect as a public health crisis, both in terms of injuries and mental health problems and as a link to poverty and other negative social outcomes. The author identifies key factors contributing to this situation--in particular juvenile ageism, the pervasive othering of children and youth--coupled with the assumption of parental competence until severe abuse or neglect proves otherwise. The...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:3030058964

ISBN13:9783030058968

Release Date:April 2019

Publisher:Springer

Length:199 Pages

Weight:1.06 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"

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