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Peer reviewedLourie, Ira S.; And Others – Children Today, 1979
Discusses the problem of youth who run away from home because they are abused or neglected and the role of alternative youth services in dealing with these adolescents. (SS)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Counseling
Peer reviewedCarmody, Francis J.; And Others – Children Today, 1979
Proposes a prevention program based on public relations, outreach interviews, education and training. Also discussed are paternal involvement, hospital visitation, home visitation, and adjunct activities. (RH)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Military Personnel, Predictor Variables
Peer reviewedDean, Dorothey – Children Today, 1979
Defines emotional abuse as a chronic attitude or act on the part of a parent or a caretaker that is detrimental to, or prevents the development of, a positive self-image in the child. Presents several illustrative cases. (RH)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Childhood Needs, Emotional Problems
Peer reviewedGentry, Theartice; Brisbane, Frances Larry – Children Today, 1982
Discusses a community-based child abuse prevention program successfully operating for the past three years in the borough of Queens in New York City. (MP)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Community Action, Delivery Systems, Parent Education
Peer reviewedCoolsen, Peter – Children Today, 1980
Discusses prevention efforts focused on child abuse and neglect, with attention paid to concepts of prevention, community involvement, community volunteers, and a community prevention plan. (DB)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Community Education
Peer reviewedDorros, Karen; Dorsey, Patricia – Children Today, 1989
Discusses the way in which the legal system perpetuates child abuse and protects parents' rights more than children's rights. Discusses the difficulties social services encounter in dealing with these children and parents. (RJC)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Child Neglect, Child Welfare
Peer reviewedDurfee, Michael; Tilton-Durfee, Deanne – Children Today, 1990
The lack of agreement on the nature and extent of the problem of prenatal exposure to substances is discussed. Comprehensive coordination of services is called for. The 14 programs in the Los Angeles County Interagency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ICAN) are discussed. (GH)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Child Abuse, Child Health, Child Welfare
Peer reviewedBesharov, Douglas J.; LI. M., J. D. – Children Today, 1990
Discusses the effect that fetal exposure to cocaine and other drugs is having on infants and small children. Disputes the most widely cited estimate of the numbers of crack babies. Calls for restructuring foster care, group home placement, adoption, and general social welfare provision. Termination of parental rights is difficult but probably…
Descriptors: Adoption, Child Abuse, Child Welfare, Childrens Rights
Peer reviewedGittler, Josephine; McPherson, Dr. Merle – Children Today, 1990
Discusses the alarming rise in numbers of infants perinatally exposed to illegal drugs, including crack and cocaine. Schools must provide more services for these babies. Service delivery systems should be developed and coordinated to help these babies. (GH)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Child Abuse, Cocaine, Crack
