Mandated reporting of suspected child abuse
Subtitle: ethics, law, & policy
By: Seth C. Kalichman.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Published: 1993
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 245
Subjects: Child abuse -- Reporting.; Child abuse -- Case studies.; Child abuse -- Law and legislation.
Description: Human services professionals--including psychologists, social workers, teachers, and psychiatrists--are required by law to report known or suspected child maltreatment in all 50 of the US. This ... book provides specific suggestions and guidelines for dealing with this complex issue. [This book] is suitable for the student and for the experienced professional, for the clinical psychologist and for the researcher. It is a rich sourcebook providing a comprehensive review of research findings, ethical issues and current policies. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved).
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-213) and index.