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Charmaine R. Brittain, MSW, Ph.D., is Program and Research Manager at the Institute for Families, University of Denver. Dr. Brittain is an expert on child protective services, having been involved in CPS systems as a practitioner and as a consultant helping child welfare organizations improve their child protection systems through better training and program analysis. She is the co-editor of Helping in Child Protective Services: A Competency-Based Casework Handbook (Oxford, 2004).
A step-by-step guide to frequently asked questions concerning the medical aspects of child abuse and neglect. Designed for the nonmedical professional, this third edition is thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research on child abuse and neglect. Topics covered include burns, fractures, poisoning, sexual abuse, neglect, substance abuse, and family violence. A wealth of charts, illustrations, checklists, and resources make this an accessible reference for any nonmedical professional working with children and families.
1: Defining Child Abuse and Neglect