Child Abuse Research Guide   Tags: child_abuse, child_welfare, social_work, socialworkpolicy  

Child abuse, also called cruelty to children, is the willful infliction of pain and suffering on children through physical, sexual, or emotional mistreatment. Prior to the 1970s the term child abuse normally referred to only physical mistreatment, but since then its application has expanded to include, in addition to inordinate physical violence, unjustifiable verbal abuse; the failure to furnish proper shelter, nourishment, medical treatment, or emotional support; incest and other cases of sexual molestation or rape; and the use of children in prostitution or pornography.

"Child Abuse." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. July, 2006. Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 14 July 2006 <http://search.eb.com/eb/article-9024056>.

These are important reference books available in the APU Libraries. To find more, use the subject headings on the "Books and Media" tab of this guide, or click on the titles below and use the subject headings listed there.

The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Child Development - Brian Hopkins (Editor); Ronald G. Barr (As told to); George F. Michel (As told to); Philippe Rochat (As told to)

Call Number: WCampus Ref HQ767.9 .C352 2005

ISBN: 0521651174

Publication Date: 2005-09-08

Also available in e-book format.

Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science - Celia B. Fisher (Editor); Richard M. Lerner (Editor)

Call Number: WCampus Ref HQ767.84 .E52 2005 (2 vols)

ISBN: 0761928200

Publication Date: 2004-10-16

Encyclopedia of School Psychology - Steven W. Lee (Editor)

Call Number: WCampus Ref LB1027.55 .E523 2005

ISBN: 0761930809

Publication Date: 2005-04-27

Also available in e-book format.

This guide was originally created by Irene Robinson, APU Professor Emeritus.