Role of Mental Health Professionals in the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect

Provides a foundation for mental health professionals, to broaden their roles & responsibilities, & to discuss the issues that should be considered in the evaluation & treatment of maltreated children & their families. May also be used by other professionals to increase their knowledge about the work of mental health professionals & to improve the ability of all social services disciplines to work together collaboratively. Bibliography, glossary, & list of resources.Peterson, Marilyn S. is the author of 'Role of Mental Health Professionals in the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect', published 1995 under ISBN 9780788116643 and ISBN 0788116649.