Child Abuse

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1. Introduction
2. Chapter 1: Is Child Abuse a Serious Problem?
   1. Chapter 1 Preface
   2. The Incidence of Child Abuse Is Increasing
   3. Child Sexual Abuse Is a Widespread Problem
   4. Child Abuse Fatalities Are Undercounted
   5. The Prevalence of Child Abuse Is Exaggerated
   6. False Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse Are a Serious Problem
3. Chapter 2: What Causes Child Abuse?
   1. Chapter 2 Preface
   2. Substance Abuse Is Responsible for Child Abuse
   3. Family Preservation Laws Put Children at Risk for Abuse
   4. The Foster Care System Exposes Children to Abuse
   5. Parental Cohabitation Exposes Children to a Greater Risk of Abuse
   6. Poverty Causes Child Abuse
   7. A Parental History of Abuse Is a Major Risk Factor in Child Abuse
4. Chapter 3: How Can Society Respond to Child Abuse?
   1. Chapter 3 Preface
   2. Accurate Reporting Methods Are Needed to Combat Child Abuse
   3. Parents Should Be Licensed
   4. Parental Licensure Is Dangerous
   5. Family Preservation Laws Must Be Reformed
   6. The Adoption of Abused Children Must Be Made Easier
   7. Substance-Abuse Treatment Must Be Made Available to Abusive Parents
5. Chapter 4: Will Changes in the Criminal Justice System Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse?
   1. Preventing Child Sexual Abuse: An Overview
   2. Community Notification Laws Protect Children from Child Molesters
   3. Civil Commitment Laws Will Reduce Child Sex Abuse
   4. Child Molesters Should Be Castrated
   5. Civil Commitment Laws Are Dangerous
   6. Castration Will Not Prevent Child Molestation
6. Organizations to Contact
7. Bibliography
8. Copyright