April G. Rasmussen – författare

There are few things is our society that provoke such raw emotions as that of child abuse. Most people, justifiably so, are outraged when they hear of allegations of abuse, and their anger is intensified as they learn of what seems to be an inappropriate criminal justice response. However, the debate on child abuse usually happens though visceral emotions rather than facts. Taking emotions out of a child abuse debate is much easier said than done, but it is of utmost importance to identify the facts. When the reader has a better understanding of the scope of child abuse, they can become more objective but still maintain their passion about ways to protect this vulnerable and targeted population.Child Abuse, Child Exploitation, and Criminal Justice Responses is unique in that it offers the reader contributing facts based not only through scholarly research, but practical experience working in field, from this wonderful collaboration of criminal investigator and forensic nurse. Thus providing much personal insight and demonstrating how these two areas of expertise can join forces to achieve the objective of working as a team to facilitate safeguarding children. The authors also presents the research on this complex yet worthy topic by identifying the unique challenges of investigating these offenses while ultimately bringing the perpetrators to justice, and presenting the research from various perspectives of child abuse including both national and international issues and responses.

There are few things is our society that provoke such raw emotions as that of child abuse. Most people, justifiably so, are outraged when they hear of allegations of abuse, and their anger is intensified as they learn of what seems to be an inappropriate criminal justice response. However, the debate on child abuse usually happens though visceral emotions rather than facts. Taking emotions out of a child abuse debate is much easier said than done, but it is of utmost importance to identify the facts. When the reader has a better understanding of the scope of child abuse, they can become more objective but still maintain their passion about ways to protect this vulnerable and targeted population.Child Abuse, Child Exploitation, and Criminal Justice Responses is unique in that it offers the reader contributing facts based not only through scholarly research, but practical experience working in field, from this wonderful collaboration of criminal investigator and forensic nurse. Thus providing much personal insight and demonstrating how these two areas of expertise can join forces to achieve the objective of working as a team to facilitate safeguarding children. The authors also presents the research on this complex yet worthy topic by identifying the unique challenges of investigating these offenses while ultimately bringing the perpetrators to justice, and presenting the research from various perspectives of child abuse including both national and international issues and responses.

There are few things in our society that provoke such raw emotions as that of child abuse. Most people, justifiably so, are outraged when they hear of allegations of abuse, and their anger is intensified as they learn of what seems to be an inappropriate criminal justice response.This second edition combines thorough scholarly research and practical experience working in field, from a criminal investigator, a forensic nurse, a child mental health specialist, and the President of Freedom 4/24 who’s organization provides training on Human Trafficking around the world. This collaboration of personal insight and practical experience demonstrates how these four areas of expertise can join forces to achieve the objective of working as a team to facilitate safeguarding children.New to this edition:-Two new authors that have unique expertise in the field of child abuse. -Four new chapters on child trafficking, the Child Advocacy Center, treatment and recovery, and the impacts of working with abused children-Additional focus on the mental health and therapeutic response to child abuse victims-A comprehensive discussion addressing human trafficking in the United States that -Expanding on the different forms of physical injuries associated with child maltreatment. -Addressing the significant changes in technology relating to child abuse over the last few years including, but not limited to, Artificial Intelligence.Students will come away with a better understanding of the scope of child abuse, so they can become more objective but still maintain their passion about ways to protect this vulnerable and targeted population.