Dealing with Child Abuse and Neglect as Public Health Problems: Prevention and the Role of Juvenile Ageism

Author:   Jack C. Westman
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2019
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9783030058968


Pages:   199
Publication Date:   02 April 2019
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Jack C. Westman
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2019
Weight:   0.494kg
ISBN:  

9783030058968


ISBN 10:   3030058964
Pages:   199
Publication Date:   02 April 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments.- Introduction.- How Are Our Children Doing?.- Child Abuse and Neglect in the United States.- Child Sexual Abuse.- Juvenile Ageism.- Dynamics of Juvenile Ageism.- Categories of Juvenile Ageism.- The Impact of Juvenile Ageism on Individuals.- The Devaluation of Parenthood.- The Rights and Needs of Newborn Babies and Young Children.- The Rights of Parents.- Overcoming Our Crisis-Recoil Response.- The Parent-Society Contract.- What Should We Do?.- Barriers to Change and Hope for the Future.- Appendix 1.- Appendix 2.

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This book is so well written, it could be used for students in undergraduate, master's, or doctoral programs of any healthcare, health-related, or social science field. ... This book is absolutely phenomenal. It is much needed in today's society to help healthcare and social workers learn more about this public health crisis while providing them tools and ideas to make a positive impact. ... This book is well worth the read and conversation it will surely ignite. (Molly C Moran, Doody's Book Reviews, August 09, 2019)


“This book is so well written, it could be used for students in undergraduate, master's, or doctoral programs of any healthcare, health‐related, or social science field. … This book is absolutely phenomenal. It is much needed in today's society to help healthcare and social workers learn more about this public health crisis while providing them tools and ideas to make a positive impact. … This book is well worth the read and conversation it will surely ignite.” (Molly C Moran, Doody's Book Reviews, August 09, 2019)


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​Jack C. Westman, MD, MS, is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Dr. Westman is author of thirteen books and over 150 professional articles devoted to advocacy for children and families. 

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