Child abuse and neglect: Behavioral research, treatment, and theory

Described here is behavioral theory, research, and treatment of physical child abuse. A brief history is presented, along with incidence data. Some research has shown successful behavioral assessment and treatment in child abuse; many more issues remain open for additional success with this treatmen...

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Published inAggression and violent behavior Vol. 3; no. 2; pp. 181 - 196
Main Authors Lutzker, John R., Van Hasselt, Vincent B., Bigelow, Kathryn M., Greene, Brandon F., Kessler, Maria Lynn
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 1998
Elsevier
Subjects
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Medical sciences
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Victimology
Human
Social environment
Child abuse
Treatment
Risk factor
Family environment
Review
Victimology
Child
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Summary:Described here is behavioral theory, research, and treatment of physical child abuse. A brief history is presented, along with incidence data. Some research has shown successful behavioral assessment and treatment in child abuse; many more issues remain open for additional success with this treatment refractory societal problem. These issues are explored, along with speculation as to why there has not been more research in an area of such vital social importance.
ISSN:1359-1789
1873-6335
DOI:10.1016/S1359-1789(97)00013-X