ABSTRACT

Child abuse cases are unique in that they involve seldomly witnessed acts. A nonverbal victim and a silent perpetrator will often lead to a stalling of the investigation and the judicial process. Effective Child Abuse Investigation for the Multi-Disciplinary Team is a practical guide for law enforcement officers and child protection workers in abus

chapter 1|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|18 pages

Investigative Plan

chapter 3|6 pages

Accidental versus Nonaccidental Trauma

chapter 4|8 pages

Abusive Head Trauma

chapter 5|4 pages

Triggers for Abuse

chapter 6|4 pages

Common Defenses

chapter 7|4 pages

Corporal Punishment

chapter 8|4 pages

Protective Custody

chapter 9|6 pages

Investigative Bias

chapter 10|6 pages

Female Sex Offenders

chapter 12|6 pages

Trial Testimony

chapter 13|6 pages

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 79

chapter 14|6 pages

TERMINOLOGY 85