Child Abuse Pocket Atlas Series, Volume 1: Skin Injuries is a concise, practical guide for professionals who work with children and may encounter signs of physical abuse. Focusing on burns, bruises, and other skin injuries, the book provides clear visual examples to help differentiate abusive injuries from accidental ones and to guide appropriate professional responses.
Key Features
- 98 pages with 601 full-color images illustrating a wide range of abusive skin injuries
- Contributions from 9 experts in medicine, social services, and child protection
- Designed for first responders, medical practitioners, and social service professionals
- Pocket-sized format for convenient use in clinical, investigative, or field settings
- Emphasizes accurate recognition, documentation, and differentiation of abusive versus accidental injuries
- Part of the Child Abuse Pocket Atlas Series, offering practical, visual guidance for child protection and forensic assessment
