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Child abuse / Jacqueline Langwith, book editor.
| Other author | Langwith, Jacqueline. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Detroit : Greenhaven Press, ©2011. |
| Description | 146 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Introducing issues with opposing viewpoints Introducing issues with opposing viewpoints. ^A712368 |
| Contents | How serious is child abuse? There is a child abuse crisis in America ; Child abuse is decreasing in America ; Child sexual abuse is a crisis in the Catholic Church ; Child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church is no worse than in the rest of the world ; There is a child sexual abuse epidemic in juvenile prisons ; Malicious child poisoning is a serious problem -- What are the causes of child abuse? The recession is linked to an increase in child abuse cases ; The recession is linked to a decrease in child abuse cases ; Nontraditional families are linked to child abuse ; Traditional families are a myth ; Substance abuse causes parents to abuse their children ; Homosexuality causes child sexual abuse ; Homosexuality does not cause child sexual abuse -- What is the best way to prevent child abuse? Child abuse prevention is a public health concern ; In-home parent education programs can help ; The US Child Protection System works to safeguard children ; The US Child Protection System does not work ; Spanking should be banned ; Spanking should not be banned. |
| Abstract | Explores the issues surrounding child abuse by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format. Features articles that express various perspectives on this topic. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2011005625 |
| ISBN | 9780737756722 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0737756721 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV6626.52 .C5433 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |