Title Legal issues in child abuse and neglect practice / John E.B. Myers.

Publication Info.	Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, [1998]
	©1998

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Edition	2nd ed.
Description	1 online resource (412 pages).
Physical Medium	polychrome
Description	text file
Series	Interpersonal violence
	Interpersonal violence.
Bibliography	Includes bibliographical references (pages 367-397) and index.
Contents	Prevalence and effects of child maltreatment -- The child protection system -- Child abuse reporting laws -- Investigative interviewing regarding child maltreatment -- Investigating suspected child abuse -- Balancing the need for confidentiality and the requirements of disclosure -- Expert testimony -- Cross-examination and impeachment : special accommdations when children testify -- Liability of professionals.
Summary	Expanded by 60% to cover a number of new topics, Legal Issues in Child Abuse and Neglect Practice offers a state-of-the-art exploration of what role the law can play in bettering the lives of victimised children.
Local Note	eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject	Child abuse -- Law and legislation -- United States -- Trial practice.
	Child abuse -- Law and legislation.
	United States.
	Trial practice.
Genre/Form	Electronic books.
	Electronic books.
Other Form:	Print version: Myers, John E.B. Legal issues in child abuse and neglect practice. 2nd ed. Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, ©1998 0761916652 (DLC) 98009022 (OCoLC)38573221
ISBN	9781452221397 (electronic book)
	1452221391 (electronic book)
	9781452225562 (ebook)
	1452225567 (ebook)
	0761916652
	9780761916659
	0761916660
	9780761916666