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Reviewed here are cultural issues which should be included in the study of the relation between child disabilities and child abuse. Variations in child care, parenting, discipline, and health practices are noted and examples of cultural practices that could impact the perceived relation between disa...

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Published inAggression and violent behavior Vol. 5; no. 3; pp. 227 - 244
Main Authors Kapitanoff, Susan H, Lutzker, John R, Bigelow, Kathryn M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2000
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child abuse
Cultural Issues
disabilities
child abuse
Cultural Issues
disabilities
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Summary:Reviewed here are cultural issues which should be included in the study of the relation between child disabilities and child abuse. Variations in child care, parenting, discipline, and health practices are noted and examples of cultural practices that could impact the perceived relation between disabilities and abuse are discussed. Two programs incorporating culturally sensitive approaches in interactions with clients in an applied setting are reviewed.
ISSN:1359-1789
1873-6335
DOI:10.1016/S1359-1789(98)00040-8