Concept information
social science subjects
criminology and criminal justice
crimes and offenses
crimes against children
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mental health, mental disorders, and special groups
antisocial behavior
violence
domestic violence
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human relationships
family studies
families, family development, and parenting
domestic violence
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human relationships
family studies
families, family development, and parenting
domestic violence
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human relationships
family studies
families, family development, and parenting
domestic violence
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criminology and criminal justice
criminal justice
juvenile justice
juvenile issues and public policy
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criminology and criminal justice
special populations
juvenile justice
juvenile issues and public policy
Preferred term
child abuse
Definition
- Child abuse is a global problem. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 40 million children between birth and 14 years of age are abused or neglected annually around the world. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Child Abuse]
Broader concept
- abuse
- child health
- child welfare
- crimes against children
- demography of law
- domestic violence
- health risks and health behaviors
- intrafamilial offenses
- juvenile issues and public policy
- motherhood and family
- physical abuse
- sociological issues
- student rights and student welfare issues
- violence and crime
- violent crime
Narrower concepts
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URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-DSVWQ63K-9
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