This reference contains information about various forms of child abuse, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. A discussion of the effects of child abuse provides facts about shaken baby syndrome, battered child syndrome, and the long- term consequences. Controversies relating to the withholding of medical care, corporal punishment, and child maltreatment in sports are addressed. Prevention efforts are also detailed. A glossary of related terms and directories of resources are provided. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR