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Benedict, Mary I.; And Others – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1990
The existence of maltreatment reports for 500 children with multiple disabilities was examined. The profiles of demographic and family characteristics associated with child maltreatment reporting were consistent with the literature, but child functional and developmental characteristics were not confirmed as risk factors. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Demography, Family Characteristics
