Tag: Child abuse

  • Child Abuse

    Child Abuse in the United States Definitions of Child Abuse and Neglect Child abuse and neglect are defined by Federal and State laws. At the State level, child abuse and neglect may be defined in both civil and criminal statutes. This entry presents civil definitions that determine the […]

  • Child Abuse Definitions

    Definitions of Child Abuse and Neglect in the United States Introduction Child abuse and neglect are defined by Federal and State laws. At the State level, child abuse and neglect may be defined in both civil and criminal statutes. This entry presents civil definitions that determine the […]

  • Clergy Sexual Abuse

    Clergy Sexual Abuse in the United States by Thomas Brom (2010) Although the Vatican vows to improve disciplinary proceedings for priests accused of sexual abuse, canonical trials remain far from the eyes of the public. On a trip to the United Kingdom in September, Pope Benedict XVI […]