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Kirkland, John – 1979
The author considers the relationship between uncontrollable infant crying and child abuse. An integrative scheme is offered from evidence of child abuse literature, experimentally induced infant crying effects, attribution theory, and learned helplessness. It is suggested that infant crying often has causes beyond caregiver control, such as birth…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Abuse, Infants, Parent Attitudes
Sasserath, Valerie J., Ed. – 1983
The conference papers and discussions presented in this volume convey current information and are intended to serve as a guide for intervention by health professionals and others involved with high-risk parenting situations. High-risk parenting is defined as a social condition in which normal patterns of parent/child behavior and interaction are…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Early Childhood Education, Early Parenthood
Watkins, Elizabeth L., Ed.; Melnick, Leslie R., Ed. – 1985
In Part I, "Extent of Knowledge and Implications for Social Work Intervention," the following conference papers are presented: (1) "Unintended Pregnancy and Infant Mortality, Strategies and Interventions" (Alfred W. Brann, Jr.); (2) "Implications for Social Work Intervention in Biopsychosocial Factors Associated with Infant Mortality and…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Child Neglect
Osofsky, Joy D., Ed.; Fenichel, Emily, Ed. – Zero To Three, 1996
This collection of articles summarizes what mental health professionals have learned about evaluating and treating infants and young children who have been exposed to violence in their homes and communities. Emphasis is on recognizing symptoms and behaviors demonstrated by very young children who have been exposed to violence, supporting…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Child Abuse, Child Caregivers, Children
Appalachian Regional Commission, Washington, DC. – 1978
Each of the 13 Appalachian states has described its overall program for children as well as some particularly innovative projects funded with assistance from the Appalachian Regional Commission. Reports are presented alphabetically by state with introductory comments from the state's governor prefacing each report. The programs for children,…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Development Centers, Children, Community Involvement