Child abuse
2017
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Every child has the right to grow up in a caring and safe environment, but unfortunately this does not always happen. This book looks at different kinds of abuse, the debate about smacking, and the problem of child sex abuse.Child protection and child abuse are extremely difficult topics to address. This book looks at the issues of child exploitation, female genital mutilation and neglect as well as child marriage. It also considers safeguarding topics such as abuse in sports and looks at how we can better protect young people against these kinds of dangers. The information inside comes from a variety of sources, including newspapers, magazines, government reports and charity groups; providing different perspectives on challenging topics. At the end of the book is a selection of activities that will encourage interaction, literacy, critical thinking and independent research. Content is accessible and engaging, tailored primarily towards the 14 to 18 age group.
Main title:
Child abuse / editor, Cara Acred.
Author:
Acred, Cara, editor
Imprint:
Cambridge : Independence, 2017.
Collation:
48 pages ; 29 cm.
Series title:
Issues ; 320.
Notes:
Originally published: as Discussing child abuse. 2013.
Audience:
Adolescent.
ISBN:
9781861687708 (pbk)
Dewey class:
362.76362.7364.15554
Local class:
362.7REFIssues 362.76ISSUES
Language:
English
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BRN:
2162397
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