Wolfe reviews existing research on child abuse and the characteristics of children, parents and families with whom abuse is associated. He considers different explanations of abuse and offers new models for research. The complexity of abuse is explained and common misconceptions about who abuses and why are presented. Wolfe also emphasises special issues in child abuse, such as interference with the child's psychological and behavioural development, the reciprocal influences of children and parents, current assessment and treatment approaches and prevention implications.
- ISBN10 132241789X
- ISBN13 9781322417899
- Publish Date 1 January 1997 (first published 29 December 1987)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 9 June 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Sage Publications
- Format eBook
- Pages 309
- Language English