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Key facts about child maltreatment

NSPCC research briefing

By Kirsten Asmussen (April 2010)

Key facts about child maltreatment (PDF, 320KB) provides a concise introduction to the published research on child maltreatment.

This briefing describes what child maltreatment is, its causes and consequences, and the characteristics of those who abuse children. It also discusses the ways in which maltreatment can be prevented and stopped, and reviews the effectiveness of some interventions designed to keep maltreatment from happening in the first place.

Key facts about child maltreatment (PDF, 320KB)

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