Contents

Dedication

Introduction

Abuse and maltreatment over time

Abstract

Introduction

Pediatrics

The battered child syndrome

Definition

Epidemiology

Epidemiology of fatal child abuse

Epidemiology of child sexual abuse

Epidemiology of emotional abuse

Epidemiology of family/domestic violence

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Section one: Perspectives on abuse and maltreatment

Normal sexuality in childhood and adolescence

Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, Michigan, US

Introduction

Psychosexual development

Attitudes and sexuality: masturbation

Puberty

Normal adolescent psychosexual development

Sexual behavior among youth

Oral sex

Oral-genital, vaginal, and anal intercourse

Adolescent pregnancy

Sexually transmitted infections

Factors that impede normal sexuality development

Sexual abuse

Dating violence

Risk factors for adolescent members of sub-populations

Impact of obesity, chronic illness, and disability

Youth who are obese

Chronic illness, neurodevelopmental disorders, physical disability

Youth who are runaways

Youth who are homeless

Conclusion

References

Appendix A. Definitions of Terminology

Appendix B. Psychosexual development

Basic principles of abuse in children and adolescents

Introduction

Epidemiology

Clinical features

Physical abuse

Sexual abuse

Psychological maltreatment

Neglect

Special issues for adolescents

Diagnosis

Treatment, reporting, and court appearance

Training and prevention

Conclusion

References

Tragedy of sibling abuse: Convergence of fiction, research, and the reality of human nature

Introduction

Frequency of sibling abuse

Etiologic factors behind sibling abuse

Conclusion

References

Child sexual abuse perspectives

Introduction

Epidemiology

Perspectives of diagnosis/evaluation

Psychological sequelae of child sexual abuse

Conclusion

References

Perspectives on incest: A perplexing paradox characterized by destructive betrayal of trust

Abstract

Introduction

Definition

Overview

Types of incest

(Step)father-daughter incest

Brother-sister incest

Mother-son incest

Other rubrics of incest

Psychological sequelae of child sexual abuse

Concepts of management

Conclusion

References

The adolescent sexual perpetrator

Introduction

Definition

Epidemiology

Clinical features

Presentation in the office

Diagnosis

Sexual exploitation versus normal sexual play

Co-morbid disorders

Intervention

Recidivism

Conclusion

References

Section two: Acknowledgments

About the editors

About the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (WMED), Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

Mission and service

Research activities

Contact

About the Frances L Loeb Child Protection and Development Center, Department of Pediatrics, New York University School of Medicine, New York, United States

Introduction

Child protection

A safe haven

A unique approach

The Center

Contact

About the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Israel

Mission

Service and academic activities

Research activities

National collaborations

International collaborations

Targets

Contact

About the book series “Pediatrics, child and adolescent health”

Contact

Section three: Index

Index