Study & Research Child Abuse

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Introduction

Chapter 1: What Causes Child Abuse?

Chapter Preface

Multiple Factors Contribute to Child Abuse

Poverty Is the Leading Cause of Child Abuse

Substance-Abusing Parents Are More Likely to Abuse Their Children

Children with Disabilities Are at Greater Risk for Abuse

Sexualizing Children May Encourage Child Sexual Abuse

Globalization Fosters Child Sexual Abuse

Periodic Bibliography

Chapter 2: How Should the Catholic Church Address Child Sexual Abuse?

Chapter Preface

The Catholic Church's Response to Child Sexual Abuse Is Adequate

The Catholic Church Must Institute a Zero-Tolerance Policy for Child Sexual Abuse

Zero Tolerance of Child Sexual Abuse Could Lead to Further Abuse

The Catholic Church Should Ban Homosexuals from the Priesthood

The Catholic Church Should Reevaluate Its Celibacy Requirement for Priests

Factors Other than Celibacy and Homosexuality Foster Child Sexual Abuse by Priests

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Chapter 3: How Should the Legal System Combat Child Sexual Exploitation?

Chapter Preface

Community Notification Laws Protect Children from Child Molesters

Community Notification Laws Are Unjust

Expanding Police Powers Will Protect Children from Sexual Exploitation on the Internet

Expanding Police Powers Is Unnecessary to Combat Child Sexual Exploitation on the Internet

Computer-Generated Child Pornography Should Be Banned

Laws Against Computer-Generated Child Pornography Are Unnecessary and Unfair

Porn Law Is Unconstitutional

Periodic Bibliography

Chapter 4: How Can Child Abuse Be Reduced?

Chapter Preface

Family Preservation Programs Are More Effective than Foster Care

Examining Studies of Foster Care

Family Preservation Programs Put Children at Risk

A Surprising Verdict?

Questioning Family Preservation Policy

Policies Encouraging Adoption Should Be Strengthened

Policies Encouraging Adoption Are Often Unfair

Disciplinary Spanking Should Be Banned

Disciplinary Spanking Is Not Child Abuse

Periodic Bibliography

For Further Discussion

Organizations to Contact

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Study & Research Child Abuse

This Study Guide consists of approximately 187 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Child Abuse.