Abbreviations Preface Acknowledgments 1. History and Definitions of Child Maltreatment 2. The Study of Child Maltreatment: Theoretical and Methodological Issues 3. Child Physical Abuse 4. Child Sexual Abuse 5. Child Neglect 6. Child Psychological Maltreatment 7. Additional Forms of Child Maltreatment 8. Key Issues in Responding to Child Maltreatment 9. Controversial Issues in the Study of Child Maltreatment 10. What You Can Do to Help Appendix: Resources for Individuals and Organizations Addressing Child Maltreatment Glossary References Index About the Authors