An ever-relevant, comprehensive book about the serious and continuously worsening phenomenon of abuse. It features scientists from various specialties who specifically examine forms of abuse, abuse in special populations, the consequences, detection, and addressing of the phenomenon, as well as various prevention policies.

At the same time, they adequately, clearly, and vividly outline the role of all professionals and agencies involved in the care of the child and their family. The authors even manage to convince that an approach in which there are no "perpetrators" and "victims," but only "victims," is always guided by the actual interest of the child and adolescent, and not the punishment of the offender.

The book will prove to be a valuable resource not only for health professionals but also for anyone who has, even marginally, contact with this significant medico-social, ethical, and legal issue.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]