child welfare

Traces the history of juvenile justice over the course of the twentieth century, discussing the ideas on which the system is based, how institutions and practices interact with other aspects of government policy toward children in the U.S., and how the changing social and legal meanings of childhood and youth have influenced juvenile justice.

Discusses issues relating to children's rights such as equal access to education, health care, rights in schools, and the juvenile justice system.

Explores the history and foundation of the Save the Children Organization, and discusses their early work and core values, their work against the exploitation of children, their fight against inadequate health care, and more.

A psychologist reconstructs her 2 1/2 year association with Kevin Richter, a disturbed teenager, as he remembers the physical and mental abuse of his parents and the murder of his sister.

Teaches comprehension strategies and vocabulary through a study of alcohol and drug addiction, the problems associated with addiction, and breaking the habit.

Places the problem of child abuse and neglect in a social perspective, examining the causes as well as the characteristics of offenders, and explores the short- and long-term effects abuse has on its victims.

Explains the basic rights of children and that all children do not live a life in which their needs are met.

A collection of essays that present various liberal and conservative views regarding children and the problems that confront them.

More than twenty essays and articles present information and varying perspectives on child abuse, discussing its causes, societal responses to the issue, the potential ability of the criminal justice system to prevent child sexual abuse, and the question of whether child abuse is a widespread, serious problem.