Stopping Child Maltreatment Before it Starts

Preface The Darkness of Maltreatment, the Rays of Light in Prevention Child Maltreatment and Early Childhood The Paradox of Child Protection, the Promise of Home Visitation Inside Early Home Visitation Core Elements of Service Making the Connection with Families Who Receives and Benefits from Home Visitation Services? Combating Dual Abuse Addressing Substance Abuse in Home Visitation to Prevent Child Maltreatment Tapping Social Networks in Home Visitation Empowering Parents in Home Visitation Revisiting Home Visiting

". . .excellent summary of the home visitation field. . .provides a rich discussion of the model's historical roots, expanded empirical evidence, and future challenges." -- Deborah Daro