Child Maltreatment: A Clinical Guide and Reference Volume 1, 2nd edition

Written in a frank, plainspoken manner from the vantage of nationally recognized experts, this encyclopedic reference covers all manifestations of abuse, including physical, psychological, and sexual signs. No other reference treats the topic of child maltreatment so completely, giving the practitioner an understanding only years of clinical work could rival. This is especially apparent in its coverage of sexual abuse. While addressing the physical findings, including STDs, in depth, this text emphasizes the most important components of the process-disclosure by, and interview of, the suspected victim.