Recognizing Child Abuse: A Guide for the Concerned
Author(s) -
Denise Esposito,
Douglas J. Besharov
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
michigan law review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.41
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1939-8557
pISSN - 0026-2234
DOI - 10.2307/1289505
Subject(s) - criminology , psychology , child abuse , political science , law , medicine , suicide prevention , medical emergency , poison control
Listing the steps that have been endorsed by district attorneys and prosecutors, this guide explains both responsibilities and legal liabilities in identifying and reporting possible child abuse, determine when intervention is necessary and protect yourself against wrongful accusation. Designed for teachers, police, day care workers, school nurses - and anyone in a position to help a child who might be abused - this book is essential and may help save children's lives.
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