Child Abuse Sourcebook

Table of Contents
Preface
Part One—Child Maltreatment
	Chapter 1—Defining Child Maltreatment
		Section 1.1—Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect
		Section 1.2—Legal Definitions of Child Abuse and Neglect
	Chapter 2—Acts of Omission: An Overview of Child Neglect
		Section 2.1—An Overview of Child Neglect
		Section 2.2—Chronic Child Neglect
	Chapter 3—Child Abuse Statistics
		Section 3.1—Child Maltreatment Facts at a Glance
		Section 3.2—Fatality
	Chapter 4—When Children Are Exposed to Violence
	Chapter 5—Child Exploitation
		Section 5.1—An Overview of Child Exploitation
		Section 5.2—Child Labor Trafficking
		Section 5.3—Child Victims of Human Trafficking
	Chapter 6—Sibling Abuse
	Chapter 7—Bullying
		Section 7.1—What Is Bullying?
		Section 7.2—Warning Signs for Bullying
		Section 7.3—Effects of Bullying
		Section 7.4—Preventing and Responding to Bullying
	Chapter 8—Long-Term Effects and Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
		Section 8.1—Effects of Child Maltreatment on Brain Development
		Section 8.2—Long-Term Consequences of Child Maltreatment
		Section 8.3—Child Abuse Leaves Epigenetic Marks
		Section 8.4—Pathways between Child Maltreatment and Adult Criminal Involvement
Part Two—Physical and Sexual Abuse of Children
	Chapter 9—Physical Abuse of Children
		Section 9.1—Recognizing Signs of Abuse and Neglect
		Section 9.2—Helping First Responders Identify Child Abuse
		Section 9.3—Making and Screening Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect
	Chapter 10—Abusive Head Trauma
	Chapter 11—Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
	Chapter 12—Shaken Baby Syndrome
	Chapter 13—Sexual Abuse of Children
	Chapter 14—Incest
	Chapter 15—Extraterritorial Sexual Exploitation of Children
	Chapter 16—Teen Dating Abuse
	Chapter 17—Statutory Rape
		Section 17.1—What Is Statutory Rape?
		Section 17.2—State Laws on Statutory Rape
Part Three—Child Neglect and Emotional Abuse
	Chapter 18—Child Neglect
	Chapter 19—Neglect of Children’s Healthcare
	Chapter 20—Educational Neglect and Truancy
	Chapter 21—Emotional Abuse of Children
		Section 21.1—Understanding Emotional Abuse of Children
		Section 21.2—The Nature and Consequences of Emotional Abuse
	Chapter 22—Technology and Abuse
		Section 22.1—What Is Cyberbullying?
		Section 22.2—Child Pornography
		Section 22.3—Online Sexual Exploitation of Children
	Chapter 23—International Parental Kidnapping
	Chapter 24—Childhood Maltreatment among Children with Disabilities
	Chapter 25—Parental Drug Use as Child Abuse
Part Four—Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
	Chapter 26—Adverse Childhood Experiences
	Chapter 27—Early Life Stress and Adult Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
	Chapter 28—Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
	Chapter 29—Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
	Chapter 30—Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Adult Survivors
		Section 30.1—Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
		Section 30.2—FAQs about PTSD Assessment
	Chapter 31—Abuse, Trauma, and Mental Health
	Chapter 32—Intergenerational Patterns of Child Maltreatment: What the Evidence Shows
Part Five—Child Abuse Preventions, Interventions, and Treatments
	Chapter 33—Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect Is a Priority
	Chapter 34—Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
	Chapter 35—Child Maltreatment Prevention Initiatives
	Chapter 36—Safe Youth, Safe Schools
	Chapter 37—Prevention of Maltreatment of Children with Disabilities
	Chapter 38—Infant Safe Haven Laws
	Chapter 39—Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
	Chapter 40—Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act
	Chapter 41—How You Can Help Someone Who Is Being Abused or Neglected
	Chapter 42—Legal Interventions in Suspected Child Abuse Cases
		Section 42.1—How the Child Welfare System Works
		Section 42.2—Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children
	Chapter 43—Reporting Child Abuse
		Section 43.1—How to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment
		Section 43.2—Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect
	Chapter 44—Therapy Options for Children Impacted by Abuse
		Section 44.1—Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Physical Abuse
		Section 44.2—Parent–Child Interaction Therapy with At-Risk Families
	Chapter 45—Therapy Options for Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse
Part Six—Parenting Issues and Child Abuse Risks
	Chapter 46—Family Matters and Child Abuse Risk
		Section 46.1—Parental Substance Use
		Section 46.2—Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
		Section 46.3—Postpartum Depression
	Chapter 47—Disciplining Your Child
		Section 47.1—Setting Structure and Rules
		Section 47.2—Using Discipline and Consequences
		Section 47.3—Use of Rewards
	Chapter 48—Improving Parenting Skills
		Section 48.1—Building Healthy Relationships with Your Kids
		Section 48.2—Positive Parenting Tips
		Section 48.3—Parental Support Groups
	Chapter 49—Kinship Caregivers, Foster Care, and Adoption
		Section 49.1—Kinship Caregivers
		Section 49.2—Information for Foster Parents Considering Adoption
		Section 49.3—Helping Foster Children Transition into Adoption
		Section 49.4—Sibling Issues in Foster Care and Adoption
		Section 49.5—Parenting a Child Who Has Been Sexually Abused: A Guide for Foster Parents
		Section 49.6—Questions to Ask Your Adoption Agency or Organization
	Chapter 50—Parenting a Child Who Has Experienced Trauma
	Chapter 51—Parenting Children and Youth Who Have Experienced Abuse or Neglect
	Chapter 52—Parenting after Domestic Violence
	Chapter 53—Leaving Your Child Home Alone
Part Seven—Additional Help and Information
	Chapter 54—Glossary of Terms Related to Child Abuse
	Chapter 55—Where to Report Child Abuse
	Chapter 56—A Directory of Organizations Dedicated to Promoting Healthy Families
Index