Introduction Interviewing children and adolescents who are suspected victims of abuse requires knowledge of child development, including language acquisition, factors that influence the likelihood and type of disclosure, and appropriate…
History As with other forms of child maltreatment, child sexual abuse (CSA) has likely occurred since the dawn of human history. But unlike physical abuse, neglect and psychological maltreatment, CSA…
Introduction At its most basic level, intimate partner violence (IPV) involves the exertion of power and control by one person over another. IPV is pervasive in our society and no…
Introduction Neglect is the most frequently identified form of child maltreatment, accounting for approximately two thirds of reports to child protective services. This chapter covers a few key aspects concerning…
Introduction The measurement of the incidence or prevalence of physical abuse is methodologically challenging. The most important challenge is that in many acts of violence, only two people know about…
Introduction The science of medicine requires knowledge of more than just the effects of a disease process on the individual. A grasp of the epidemiology of a disease is necessary…
