Thoroughly revised and expanded, the 4th edition offers a practical, objective, evidence-based guide to the medical diagnosis and management of child abuse. Written and edited by a vast array of the world's leading experts on child abuse and neglect, this indispensable resource clearly explains the signs, symptoms, and injuries of the abused child.

Features hundreds of photographs and illustrations and a wealth of medical, surgical, radiographic, and laboratory information.

New chapters include:

Sentinel Injuries
Burns
Medical Neglect and Obesity
Environmental Neglect and Social Determinants of Health
Supervisional Neglect/Fatal Neglect
Drug-Endangered Children
Psychological Abuse
Family Violence
Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation via Electronic Media
Reporting Abuse, Managing Uncertainty, and Other Legal Issues
Professional Considerations for Those Who Care for the Potentially Abused Child
Caring for the Child in Out-of-Home Care
Trauma-Informed Care and Treatment
Identifying Child Maltreatment
Creating Change Through Advocacy