Early Childhood Programs and the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect

摘要

The manual describes the many roles of early childhood programs in child abuse and neglect identification, treatment and prevention. It is designed primarily for use by preschools, day care centers, family day care providers and Head Start Programs. The manual may also be used by other professionals dealing with child abuse and neglect and by concerned citizens wanting to better understand the early childhood program's potential role in identifying, preventing and treating child maltreatment.