Roberts, J. (1988). Why are some families more vulnerable to child abuse? In K. Browne, C. Davies, & P. Stratton (Eds), Early prediction and prevention of child abuse, (pp. 43-56). New York: John Wiley & Sons.Roberts, J. (1988). Why are some families more vulnerable to child...
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For some young children, a spray bottle filled with water might be an effective tool to ward off imaginary creatures lurking in the closet or under the bed – but it depends on the child. Some kids will think it's funny. It may give them a feeling of power when you say, "If you ...
Parental stress due to armed conflicts and forced displacement may also increase the risk of intrafamilial child maltreatment pre- and post-resettlement (Wood et al., 2020). These conditions make refugee-background children more vulnerable to child abuse and neglect (Ima & Hohm, 1991; Kasherwa,...
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