Child Protection in America Past, Present,

"This sweeping account analyzes the theory and policies that have shaped today's child protection system. This book will challenge all those concerned with children's welfare to move toward real solutions that will make life better for America's most vulnerable children."--BOOK JACKET.

John E. B. Myers is one of the nation's leading authorities on legal aspects of child abuse, domestic violence, and elder abuse.

Part I The Road Traveled: The History of Child Protection in America

Child Protection from the Colonial Period to 1875

11

(16)

Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

27

(22)

Child Protection from 1900 to 1962

49

(32)

Child Protection from 1962 to the Present

81

(23)

Child Sexual Abuse

104

(30)

Part II The Road Ahead: Child Protection Today and Tomorrow

Causes of Child Abuse and Neglect

134

(23)

Reducing Abuse and Neglect

157

(16)

Improving the Child Protection System

173

(56)

Notes

229

(72)

Index

301

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Child Protection in America Past, Present, and Future

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