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Benedict, Mary I.; And Others – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1990
The existence of maltreatment reports for 500 children with multiple disabilities was examined. The profiles of demographic and family characteristics associated with child maltreatment reporting were consistent with the literature, but child functional and developmental characteristics were not confirmed as risk factors. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Demography, Family Characteristics
Oregon State Dept. of Human Resources, Salem. – 1989
This publication focuses on the youth-at-risk problems of young people who are not successfully making the transition to adulthood in Oregon. It provides information needed by the state's educational, government, and religious leaders, as well as parents, employers, and youth. In 26 tables and graphs, the report provides information on population,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Delinquency, Demography
Haven, Terry; Dykstra, De Vee – 1995
This factbook provides data on the well-being of South Dakota children. It is intended as a vehicle for policy makers, advocates, the media, and service providers to raise awareness on the status of children in South Dakota. Section 1 of the factbook is an introduction and overview on South Dakota demographics. Section 2 presents special reports…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Child Safety, Children
Simkin, Linda; And Others – 1988
This profile of child and adolescent health, which was designed for policymakers and program planners, contains over 40 indicators grouped into 10 categories: (1) population characteristics; (2) socioeconomic status; (3) program participation; (4) health care access; (5) pregnancies, births and infant health; (6) adolescent health; (7) morbidity;…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Adolescents, Birth, Child Abuse

Locke, Jill L.; Kimmel, Margaret Mary – Library Trends, 1987
This demographic study outlines changes in society over the last 25 years that have affected children and discusses children's intellectual and physical development; changes in family structure; and the effects of social, economic, and political factors on the environment for children. Implications for children's services in public libraries are…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Development, Child Rearing, Children

Ness, Jean E. – 1995
The sixth in a series of federally supported modules for training paraprofessional school personnel who work with students with disabilities, this module presents information on working with individuals who are medically fragile or have physical disabilities. Both a facilitator's edition and a student's edition are provided. Chapter 1 examines the…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Curriculum Guides, Demography