Psychological Maltreatment of Children [Kit: Book and Test]

The APSAC Study Guides #4

by Nelson J. Binggeli, Marla R. Brassard, Stuart N. Hart

Psychological Maltreatment of Children is a brief introduction to the emotional abuse of children and youth for mental health professionals, child welfare specialists, and other professionals involved with research, education, practice, and policy development in child maltreatment. The book defines and outlines theories of psychological maltreatment and describes its effects, as well as examines this form of abuse as a social problem. It also covers assessment, prevention, and treatment strategies and shows how to analyze a case of child psychological maltreatment.

Paperback

First published July 19, 2001