Child Maltreatment Fatalities in the United States

1. Introduction to and Justification for the Book
Emily M. Douglas

2. What Is Fatal Child Maltreatment?
Emily M. Douglas

3. Risk Factors for Fatal Maltreatment Victimization and Perpetration
Emily M. Douglas

4. The Intersection of the Child Welfare Profession and Maltreatment Fatalities
Emily M. Douglas

5. Child Death Review Teams
Emily M. Douglas

6. State Safe Haven Laws
Emily M. Douglas

7. Criminal Justice and Legal Reforms in Response to Fatal Child Maltreatment
Emily M. Douglas

8. Prevention of Fatal Child Maltreatment: What Are We Doing That Is Working?
Emily M. Douglas

9. Conclusions and Recommendations Moving Forward in the Arena of Fatal Child Maltreatment
Emily M. Douglas

Keywords: Social Sciences, Social Work, Maternal and Child Health, Child and School Psychology, Criminology & Criminal Justice