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CONTENTS    
  Co-editors' Biographies viii
  Acknowledgments ix
  Introduction xiv

Marilyn Strachan Peterson, M.S.W., M.P.A., and Michael Durfee, M.D. 

 
  From the Publisher xv

Ruth Gottstein 

 
     
PART 1 Red Flags: Caretaker History, Family History, Caretaker, and Child Behavior 1

Linda Boyers, L.C.S.W., and Kevin Gutfeld, L.C.S.W. 

 
     
PART 2 Abuse Detection and Screening 3

Stephen C. Boos, M.D. 

 
     
PART 3 Interviewing Children 5
Kristen Alexander, Ph.D., Allison D. Redlich, Ph.D.,  
Paula Christian, M.S.W., and Gail S. Goodman, Ph.D.  
     
PART 4 Evaluation of Signs and Symptoms 21
  Bruises 23
  James Williams, M.D.  
  Abusive Head Injury and Shaken Baby Syndrome 34

Stephen C. Boos, M.D. 

 
  Child Abuse by Burning 41

Matt Young, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.P., and Philip W. Hyden, M.D., J.D. 

 
  Diagnostic Imaging in Child Abuse 48

Deborah S. Ablin, M.D. 

 
  Oral and Dental Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect 58

Stephen M. Blain, D.D.S., M.S., Norman "Skip" Sperber, D.D.S., and Kathleen A. Shanel-Hogan, D.D.S., M.A.

 
  Investigation of Human Bite Marks 61

Norman "Skip" Sperber, D.D.S. 

 
  Conditions that Mimic Child Abuse 65

Stephen C. Boos, M.D. 

 
  Child Neglect 69

Carol Berkowitz, M.D. 

 
  Failure to Thrive 75

Carol Berkowitz, M.D. 

 
  Poisoning 78

Kevin Coulter, M.D. 

 
  Child Sexual Abuse 82

Angela Rosas, M.D. 

 
  Sexually Transmitted Diseases 91

Angela Rosas, M.D. 

 
  Prenatal Drug and Alcohol Abuse 96

Sylvia F. Villarreal, M.D. and Robin Lee Hansen, M.D. 

 
  Munchausen by Proxy (MBP) 101

Herbert Schreier, M.D. 

 
  Psychological Maltreatment 106

Marilyn Strachan Peterson, M.S.W., M.P.A., Joaquin Borrego, Jr., Ph.D., Sherri Y. Terao, and Anthony J. Urquiza, Ph.D. 

 
     
PART 5 Special Issues Related to Child Maltreatment 111
  Children (Under Twelve) Who Molest 113

Toni Cavanagh Johnson, Ph.D. 

 
  Adolescents as Perpetrators 117

Sandra K. Baker, L.C.S.W. and Gary Lowe, L.C.S.W. 

 
  Child Pornography 121

Terry L. Rudolph, Ph.D., FBI (retired) 

 
  Prostituted Children 125

Susan Kreston, J.D.

 
     
PART 6 Concurrent Risk Factors 129
  Parental Substance Abuse and Its Relationship to Child Abuse 131

David D. Love, M.F.T. 

 
  Child Abuse and Teen Pregnancy: Relationship and Responses 134

David D. Love, M.F.T. 

 
  Is There a Link Between Child Maltreatment and Woman Battering? 138

Connie Mitchell, M.D. 

 
  Elder Abuse 144

Sara Stratton, M.S.W. and Mindy Yamasaki, M.S.W., M.B.A. 

 
  Dependent Adult Abuse 148

Nora J. Baladerian, Ph.D. 

 
  Child Abuse and Children with Disabilities 152

Theresa Witt, Ph.D., Jayanthi M. Kasiraj, Ph.D., and Nora J. Baladerian, Ph.D. 

 
  Poverty and Homelessness 158

Karen Wellman Banker and Sandra K. Baker, L.C.S.W. 

 
  Parents with Serious Mental Illness (SMI): Risk Factor for Child Abuse? 163

Joann Grayson, Ph.D.

 
  Child and Animal Abuse: Recognizing Common Indicators of  
  Risk and Designing Effective Interventions 168

Lynn Loar, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.

 
     
PART 7 Special Risk Factors Intensified by Social Isolation 173

Nancy Zebell, Ph.D. and Marilyn Strachan Peterson, M.S.W., M.P.A.

 
     
PART 8 Religious Issues 179

Seth Asser, M.D.

 
     
PART 9 Evaluation and Treatment 185
  When Do You Refer for Mental Health Treatment and Evaluation? 187

Anthony J. Urquiza, Ph.D., Jean McGrath, Ph.D., Sherri Y. Terao, Jayanthi M. Kasiraj, Ph.D., and Celeste Wiser, M.D.

 
  Developmental Issues in Abused and Neglected Children 191

Theresa Witt, Ph.D. and Robin Lee Hansen, M.D.

 
  Treatment Programs for Abused Children and Their Families 197

Marilyn Strachan Peterson, M.S.W., M.P.A.

 
  Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) 199

Anthony J. Urquiza, Ph.D. and Patricia Stock, M.F.T.

 
     
PART 10 Children In and Out of Home Placements 203
  Model Health Programs for Abused and Neglected  
  Children Placed in Foster Care 205

Nancy Joye, M.D., Mary Beth Metcalf, M.D., Marcia C. Britton, M.D., Robin Lee Hansen, M.D., Melanie Bobbitt, P.H.N., Agnes Felicano, F.N.P., Nancy Gadsby, P.H.N., and Marilyn Strachan Peterson, M.S.W., M.P.A.

 
  Child Abuse and Juvenile Delinquency: Medical,  
  Developmental and Psychiatric Issues 209

Diamond Kassam, M.D., M.P.H., Marilyn McCartney, M.D., M.P.H., Rebecca A. Craig, R.N., M.P.A., and Margaret Thompson, R.N., W.H.N.P., M.S.

 
     
PART 11 Strategies for Cultural Competency in the Child Abuse and Neglect Field 213

Rachel Garcia Guerrero, L.C.S.W.

 
     
PART 12 Severe and Fatal Abuse 219
  System Review and Evaluation of Present and Previous Injuries in the PICU 221

Maria Annette Enrione, M.D.

 
  Protocols with Local Coroners 224

James Malouf, D-ABMDI

 
  Physical Rehabilitation for Survivors of Serious Physical Abuse and Neglect 227

Faye Diskin, O.T.R .and John "Jack" J. Corbett, III, P.T.

 
  Sibling Loss: Grief, Mourning and Recovery 230

Carol A. Johnson-Schroetlin, Psy.D., Anthony J. Urquiza, Ph.D., Michael Durfee, M.D. and Linda Garcia, M.A., C.C.L.S.

 
     
PART 13 Multi-Disciplinary Teams 237
  Hospital SCAN (Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect) Team Models 239

Nancy C. Hayes, L.C.S.W.

 
  Child Death Review Teams 243

Michael Durfee, M.D. and Stephen J. Wirtz, Ph.D.

 
  Specialized Interview Teams for Children 249

Paula Christian, M.S.W., and Marilyn Strachan Peterson, M.S.W., M.P.A.

 
     
PART 14 Laws, Court System, and Expert Testimony 251
  Mandatory Reporting Laws for Health Care Practitioners 253

Marilyn Strachan Peterson, M.S.W., M.P.A.

 
  California Court System: Healthcare Providers as Expert and  
  Percipient Witnesses 257

Marv Stern, J.D.

 
  Testifying in Court: The Health Professional on the Witness Stand 260

John McCann, M.D. and Ruth Marie Young, J.D.

 
     
PART 15 Allied Professionals and Programs 267
  Role of Law Enforcement, Crime Laboratories, the District  
  Attorney and the Public Defender 269

Captain R.P. "Toby" Tyler, Theresa F. Spear, and Marv Stern, J.D.

 
  Role of Child Protective Services (CPS) 271

Laura Coulthard, M.S.W.

 
  Role of the Medical Social Worker in Child Abuse Prevention 272

Sandra J. Guine, L.C.S.W., A.C.S.W., Carol Wildes Adolph, L.C.S.W., and Jonaas Walton, L.C.S.W.

 
  Role of Nurses in the Detection, Evaluation and Prevention of Child Abuse 274

Cathy Boyle, P.N.P., Barbara Bradstock, M.A., R.N., Dianna Costa, R.N., F.N.P., Agnes Felicano, F.N.P., and Fleurette Kersey, P.H.N.

 
  SAFE, SANE, CARE and SART Nurse and Nurse Practitioner  
  Examination Teams 277

Marilyn Strachan Peterson, M.S.W., M.P.A., William Green, M.D., and Cathy Boyle, P.N.P.

 
  Role of the First Responder in Child Abuse: Emergency  
  Medical Technicians (EMTs) or Paramedics 282

Captain Michael F. Balash

 
  Role of Dentistry in the Identification and Prevention of  
  Child Abuse and Neglect 283

Kathleen A. Shanel-Hogan, D.D.S., M.A.

 
  Role of Veterinarians in the Detection of Animal Abuse and by  
  Extension, Potential Child Abuse 285

Compiled by Michelle Kim, B.S.

 
  Rape Crisis Centers 286

Kay Buck, Marybeth Carter, Linda Bowen, and Marilyn Strachan Peterson, M.S.W., M.P.A.

 
  Shelter and Counseling for Battered Women 288

Linda Berger

 
  Role of the Therapist 290

Cynthia Anne Winn, L.C.S.W. 

 
  Role of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Child Abuse 293

Emily Harris, M.D.

 
  Role of the Psychologist 295

Anthony J. Urquiza, Ph.D.

 
     
PART 16 Prevention 297
  Home Visiting Programs: At-Risk Families with Newborns 299

Linda Kimura, M.A.

 
  Parent Support Lines: Support for Parents to Prevent Abuse 303

Sue Bonk and Marilyn Strachan Peterson, M.S.W., M.P.A.

 
  Crisis Nurseries: Respite Care for Overwhelmed Parents 305

Sue Bonk and Marilyn Strachan Peterson, M.S.W., M.P.A. 

 
  Family Resource Centers 308

Brooke Allison, M.A. 

 
  Parent Training Programs 311

Kerby T. Alvy, Ph.D.

 
  Head Start and Early Head Start Programs 317

Marilyn Strachan Peterson, M.S.W., M.P.A.

 
  School-Based Services for the Prevention of Child Abuse and  
  Neglect and Services for Children in Foster Care 320

Barbara Bradstock, M.A., R.N. and Marilyn Strachan Peterson, M.S.W., M.P.A.

 
  Media Campaigns 323

Marilyn Strachan Peterson, M.S.W., M.P.A. 

 
     
PART 17 Administrative Issues 327
  Reimbursement for Services 329

Marilyn Strachan Peterson, M.S.W., M.P.A., Kathleen A. Shanel-Hogan, D.D.S., M.A., and Michael Siegal, J.D.

 
  Training and Technology Resources for Physicians and Nurses 333

Marilyn Strachan Peterson, M.S.W., M.P.A.

 
  Data Resources 336

Geoffrey M. Hash, J.D.

 
  Importance of Data Collection Systems 341

Michael Durfee, M.D., Sheila Anderson, M.A. and Brooke Allison, M.A.

 
  Role of the County Health Department 345

Elliott Schulman, M.D.

 
  Role of the County Department of Human Assistance 347

Cheryl Davis

 
  Role of County Mental Health Department 349

Lisa Bertaccini, L.C.S.W.

 
  Role of State Agencies 350

Compiled by Michelle Kim, B.S.

 
  Role of State Boards 354

Compiled by Michelle Kim, B.S.

 
  Role of Federal Agencies 356

Compiled by Michelle Kim, B.S.

 
  Role of State Associations 359

Compiled by Michelle Kim, B.S.

 
  Role of National Associations 362

Compiled by Michelle Kim, B.S.

 
     
PART 18 Future Directions and Developments 365

Marilyn Strachan Peterson, M.S.W., M.P.A. and Michael Durfee, M.D. 

 

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