NCJ Number
15126
Journal
POLICE COLLEGE MAGAZINE Volume: 13 Issue: 1 Dated: (1974) Pages: 39-46
Date Published
1974
Length
8 pages
Annotation
DISCUSSION OF THE DEFINITION, HISTORY AND SCOPE OF THIS TYPE OF CHILD ABUSE.
Abstract
THIS EXAMINATION CENTERS ON THREE DIFFERENT SURVEYS OF BATTERED CHILDREN. CONSIDERED ARE TYPES OF INJURIES INFLICTED, CHARACTERISTICS OF BATTERING PARENTS, AND THOSE BRITISH AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS CONCERNED WITH THIS PROBLEM. THESE INCLUDE THE SOCIAL WELFARE WORKER, HOSPITALS, AND THE NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN. EMPHASIZED IS THE NEED FOR GREATER AWARENESS OF THE PROBLEM AND THE IMPORTANCE OF REPORTING SUSPECTED CASES TO THE POLICE. THE AUTHOR ALSO DISCUSSES THE LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF SUCH CASES ALONG WITH THE CRITERIA USED TO ESTABLISH PROOF OF SUCH A CRIME. A BIBLIOGRAPHY IS PROVIDED.