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Frank, Deborah A.; And Others – Pediatrics, 1996
Explores pediatric and child psychiatric research covering five areas of potential biological and social risk to infants and children in orphanage care, specifically, infectious morbidity, nutrition, growth, cognitive and socioaffective development, and physical and sexual abuse. Results showed that institutionalization in early childhood…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Development, Child Health, Children

Good, Linda A. – Young Children, 1996
Provides information on child abuse and how early childhood educators can help parents and their children in overcoming the trauma. Recommends two children's books on child abuse and provides a list of useful resources. (MOK)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Development, Child Health, Early Childhood Education

Fieldman, Jonathan P.; Crespi, Tony D. – Adolescence, 2002
This paper explores the characteristics of the child sexual offender and the devastating impact of sexual abuse on children. It discusses the importance of a child's disclosure of victimization and its significance in the treatment process. Recommendations are presented on ways to improve school-based sexual abuse programs since they are in a…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Health, Elementary School Students, Elementary Schools
Chase, Richard; Valorose, Jennifer – Wilder Research, 2009
Researchers in many fields agree. The physical, social, and economic health and well-being of adults and society as a whole are strongly influenced by the early experiences of children, when the foundation for effective cognitive and social skills and abilities are developed. Children who have developmental delays or disabilities require and often…
Descriptors: Birth, Neonates, Infants, Toddlers
Spielberger, Julie; Rich, Lauren; Gouvea, Marcia; Winje, Carolyn; Scannell, Molly; Harden, Allen; Berg, Kristin – Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, 2009
For more than a decade, Florida's Palm Beach County has been building an infrastructure of prevention and early intervention services to promote and support the healthy development and school readiness of children from birth to age 8. The county began this effort with a set of programs focused on serving families in four targeted geographic areas…
Descriptors: School Readiness, Early Intervention, Child Abuse, Pregnancy
Emerson, Eric; Hatton, Chris – Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities (NJ1), 2007
A previous project by the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities analysed data that had been collected by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in 1999 in their survey of the mental health of children and adolescents in Great Britain. The Foundation found that in this nationally representative sample of just over 10,000 children, 39%…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Accidents, Incidence, Mental Health

Benedict, Mary I.; And Others – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1996
This study compared the characteristics, health, and functioning parameters of 78 children with substantiated maltreatment in an urban foster care program. Compared to nonmaltreated controls, children sexually abused while in care were significantly more likely to have mental health and developmental problems. Physical abuse and neglect while in…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Health, Children, Developmental Delays

Beutler, Larry E.; And Others – Future of Children, 1994
Reviews the practices that characterize contemporary treatment of child victims and evaluates the status of empirical knowledge regarding the efficacy of these practices. The paper also explores the contextual factors that both ameliorate and exacerbate the negative effects of childhood victimization. It concludes with recommendations for…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Child Health, Counseling
Fouilloux, Monique – Education International, 1995
In recent years, child prostitution has dramatically increased. Associations for the protection of children in many European and Asian countries are calling for an international campaign against child sexual exploitation. The program targets the practice of sexual tourism, and it has been successful so far. (SM)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Health, Children, Consciousness Raising

Donnelly, Anne Cohn – Children Today, 1992
Discusses ways to prevent child abuse and neglect through parent education and home visiting programs for at-risk families that stress early intervention and preventive measures. Describes the Healthy Start program developed in Hawaii as a model for other states to follow. (MDM)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Child Health, Child Neglect
Scott, Dorothy – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1992
This study investigated the feasibility of broadening the traditional infant health focus of the Australian Maternal and Child Health Nurse or Public Health Nurse to encompass maternal emotional and social well-being to identify maternal depression and prevent child abuse. Conditions under which mothers would find this role expansion acceptable…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Health, Depression (Psychology), Early Identification
de Aguiar, Gabriela Azevedo; Barker, Gary; Nascimento, Marcos; Segundo, Marcio – Bernard van Leer Foundation (NJ1), 2007
This paper describes important issues in the promotion of the development of children 0 to 6 years of age in Brazil, particularly in education, health, children's rights and public policy. Brazil exhibits tremendous disparities and some of the worst welfare indicators in Latin America. Much of the population faces poverty, limited educational…
Descriptors: Low Income, Early Childhood Education, Childrens Rights, Foreign Countries
Association for Children of New Jersey, 2006
This is the 2nd "New Jersey City Kids Count," a snapshot of child well-being in New Jersey's largest and poorest cities. The report serves to measure progress and challenges in the cities where most of New Jersey's poorest children are growing up. The Association for Children of New Jersey, with funding from the Annie E. Casey…
Descriptors: Poverty, Economically Disadvantaged, Child Health, Urban Youth
Bassuk, Ellen L.; Konnath, Kristina; Volk, Katherine T. – National Center on Family Homelessness (NJ1), 2006
The unexpected loss of a loved one, a car accident, or exposure to a violent experience is familiar to many. Everyone reacts to such events, but the responses vary widely, ranging from numbness and withdrawal, to crying, nervousness, and agitation. Because traumatic events are prevalent, cause profound suffering, and may lead to life altering…
Descriptors: Accidents, Stress Management, Caregivers, Homeless People

Bullis, Ronald K. – Child Welfare, 1991
Reviews state statutes that were used as a defense in cases in which seriously ill children were treated exclusively by spiritual healing practices. Such cases involve questions concerning the constitution, and the rights of parents, children, and the state. There is a trend toward legislative restrictions of the use of spiritual healing as a…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Health, Child Welfare, Childrens Rights