Bibliography lists 5 sources. In 10 pages the author discusses child abuse. Child abuse in its many forms is alive and well in the 1990s. The parents or other caregivers abuse children very frequently. Child abuse is clearly defined under state and federal statutes.
Children have rights.
There are specific clues to look for to know whether a child is being abused. Bibliography lists 8 sources. A 10 page overview of the societal problem of child abuse. Defines child abuse as either an act of commission or omission which can take the form of physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect. Delineates the role of the community health nurse in combating such abuse.