Main description:

In this book, professionals faced with a case of possible child torture will find guidelines for the recognition, investigation, treatment and prosecution of child torture. The text covers the three major settings for child torture: intra-familial, sexual, and political. The main goal is to increase the awareness of the broad spectrum of child torture presentation, and its treatment and prevention. With over 300 color photographs, figures, tables and charts, The Investigation and Prosecution of Child Torture is the first published book on this subject for medical, law enforcement, and legal communities.

Contents:

Introduction and Overview.Features of child vs Adult torture.Definition of the the three types of child torture:intra-familial-sexual-political.Myths and Misconceptions.Emerging role of the Internet, Social Media,Smart Phones.The Historyy of Child Torture.Torture over the ages.Types of Child Torture as a Form of Child Abuse.Physical and Psychological Torture of Children-Physical Abuse-Restraints and confinement-Obstacles to Hygience-Food depravation, Food withholding as a form of punishment,Sexual components,Psychological abuse,General neglect,Medical neglect,Social isolation, "Home Schooling".Sexual Torture of Children.Forms of Sexual Torture and Their Recognition.Child pornography and the Internert-The Link to Sexual Abuse and Torture.Political Torture of Children.High Risk Circumstances.Victim's Perspective.Perpetrators.Intervention, Investigation, and Prosecution of Child Torture.Medical Problems and Care. Mental Health.The Role of the Healthcare Professional.The Role of the Mutli-disciplinary Team.Prosecution.Prevention.For intra-familial cases.For Sexual cases.For Political Cases. The Role of state and international policies in prevention.