Routledge Endangered Children: Homicide and Other Crimes 2nd Ed

Endangered Children: Homicide and Other Crimes, Second Edition, offers an in-depth look at the various threats facing children from infancy through childhood. Part of the Pacific Institute Series on Forensic Psychology, this Routledge publication examines the complex reality of child safety in modern society. Children face dangers from multiple sources, including parental and sibling abuse, neglect, poverty, and the impact of drug abuse or mental illness within the home. This book provides a detailed exploration of these risks and looks at the consequences of removing at-risk children from troubled environments, noting that such actions are not always a simple solution. By starting with a history of child abuse and examining how the phenomenon appears in literature and cultural references, this text provides necessary insight into the threats children face and explores possible solutions to these ongoing issues. It is an essential resource for those studying forensic psychology and the legal aspects of child welfare.