Who Abuses Children?

Date

2011

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Publisher

National Child Protection Clearinghouse
National Child Protection Network

Abstract

Description

The purpose of this Resource Sheet is to provide an overview of the evidence available regarding those who abuse children. Identifying common trends from research can help to dispel certain myths and/or beliefs regarding perpetrators of child abuse and neglect. Having a better understanding of those who abuse children may also help to develop more effective prevention strategies for reducing the incidence of child maltreatment.

Keywords

Prevention, Perpetrators

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