Recognition of Child Abuse for the Mandated Reporter 4E

Health care professionals, including physicians, nurses, and clinical social workers, are required by law and professional codes of conduct to report suspected child abuse. These so called “mandated reporters” need current and practical information to recognize the signs and symptoms of child maltreatment. The fourth edition of Recognition of Child Abuse for the Mandated Reporter has been revised and updated to include contemporary best practices in the evaluation of child abuse and neglect. The authors and editors of this vital text represent a diverse array of professional disciplines and research interests. Together, they have assembled a multidisciplinary work concerned with a variety of topics essential to the recognition and prevention of child abuse wherever it may occur. These topics include: -Recognizing and reporting physical abuse, sexual abuse, and child neglect -Medical child abuse, or Munchausen’s syndrome by proxy -Risks to children in the digital age, including online predation and sexual exploitation -Creative art therapy and its potential benefits to traumatized children -Recognizing and reporting child abuse in the school setting Recognition of Child Abuse for the Mandated Reporter is a definitive reference for front line professionals seeking to comply with mandated reporting guidelines. In addition, this publication serves as a textbook for students studying medicine, nursing, social work, and law enforcement and who plan to work with children and families in their professional practice. Written by experts on the front lines of child protection, Recognition of Child Abuse for the Mandated Reporter details the most effective methods for interviews, examinations, documentation, and appropriate referrals in cases of child maltreatment. Table of Contents Introduction 1. Physical Abuse 2. Sexual Abuse 3. Child Neglect and Abandonment 4. Psychological Abuse 5. Medical Child Abuse 6. Special Health Care Needs 7. New Media and the Risk for Child Maltreatment 8. The Connection between Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse 9. Understanding Short-term and Long-term Effects on Child Abuse 10. Creative Arts Therapies 11. The Role of the Schools in Child Abuse 12. After the Call: Community and In-Home Services or Out-of-Home Placement 13. The Role of Law Enforcement in the Investigation of Child Maltreatment 14. Child Maltreatment and Social Work Responsibilities in the Health Care Setting 15. Child Advocacy Centers 16. Legal Issues 17. Prevention Efforts Index