The following guide provides Web site links, a list of selected
books, and access to online periodical articles about this subject.
The Web site links have been researched, evaluated, and annotated by
Rio Hondo College Librarians. The Librarians have specifically
selected these Web sites to meet the research needs of Rio Hondo
Online Databases (RHC Students
Web Site Links
the Sweat & Toil of Children : Efforts to Eliminate Child
From the Department of Labor, this online document
covers the topics of : international child labor, children in hazardous
work, current child labor laws, access to primary education, and
initiative to combat child labor.
Abuse : Statistics, Research, and Resources
This site, written by a psychologist and researcher in Massachusetts
(last updated in May 2001), has some very thoughtful advice for anyone embarking
on research into child abuse, or child sexual abuse -- particularly of males.
Child Abuse Prevention Network
This Web site is for professionals in the field of child abuse and
neglect. Topics include child maltreatment, physical abuse, psychological
maltreatment, neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse. Information is
provided for identification, investigation, treatment, adjudication, and
prevention of child abuse and neglect.
This large site has many areas of interest. For frequently asked questions on
child abuse, see the
FAQ's. To find statistics, click
here. Go to
A to Z Index
to search for articles and other material. All of
the items in this database are abstracts only -- there is no full-text. You will
need to note the journal title (or book or report title) and date and then check
to see whether we subscribe to that title at Rio Hondo College Library.
You may be able to find the full-text of articles in ProQuest, once
you have the citation. Finally, the
will take you to additional reports. Single copies of stock publications are
available free of charge.
Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
A summary of the important features of the statutes mandating persons to
report child abuse and neglect, as well as references to statutes, articles and
resources in all 50 states is contained in this Web site from a Connecticut
: Child Abuse
A guide by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of
Health. A good starting point that provides links to information about
child abuse including an overview, symptoms, prevention, research, treatment
statistics, and more.
Center for Victims of Crime : Child Sexual Abuse
INFOLINK© is a program of the National Center for Victims of Crime.
Topics covered include the victims, the abusers, incest, symptoms, and
consequences of child sexual abuse. Other topics have information on how to stop
the cycle of violence.
Child abuse information from a medical viewpoint. In addition to
clinical information, there is a section on the physical examination of the
abused child and causes of various types of abuse. The site includes topics on
lab tests to determine abuse, treatment, and follow-up. Color photographs from
actual cases are included, and a bibliography for more information.
Child Abuse America
This site is from a nationally-recognized organization devoted to preventing
child abuse. Click on
"Take Action Now" for related links.
Project No Spank
"A resource for students, parents, educators, health care professionals,
policymakers, and everyone who believes that children's optimal development
occurs in nurturing, violence-free environments and that every child has the
right to grow and learn in such an environment." The site asserts
that children should not be excluded from the legal protections against assault
and battery that apply to adults. Links to reports, editorials, and news
items discouraging the practice of spanking.
Databases (Rio Hondo Students only) top
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Mainly encyclopedic entries that include scientific, social and religious
entries on this subject.
Health & Wellness Resource Center
This database offers book excerpts and magazine and journal articles on
The "Leading Issues" feature includes 'child abuse' and provides numerous
entries and graphics.
The following books can be located in the
Rio Hondo College Library.
The encyclopedia of child abuse
(Facts on File library of health and living)
Call number: Ref HV6626.5.C57 2007
Suggested Subject Headings
For additional titles on this topic at Rio Hondo, click on the
following Library of Congress subject headings:
Child molesters -- Case studies
Child molesters -- Psychology
Child sexual abuse
Use the box below to search for additional resources in Rio Hondo
The following media can be located in the Rio Hondo College Library,
to be viewed in the Library.
The Rio Hondo College Library
provides online access to full-text articles through our
online databases. Please note: you must be a Rio Hondo College
student, faculty, staff or board member to use these services.
The sample searches
and articles below are from the
ProQuest database. If you are viewing this
subject guide from an on-campus computer, simply click on the
links below. To gain access if you are at home or off-campus,
first click here:
https://rioweb.riohondo.edu/library/. Input your student
ID number and password [your birthdate]. You will see a
list of all the online databases to which you have access. Click on ProQuest and enter the database. You may conduct your own
searches at this point or come back to this subject guide and
click on any of the links below:
(SUB(child abuse & neglect)) (from Peer-Reviewed Journals only)
(SUB(child abuse & neglect) and SUB(studies) )
(SUB(child abuse & neglect) and priests ) (newspaper articles)
(SUB(child abuse & neglect) and SUB(child psychology))
Researched and evaluated by:
J. Coe, M. Gaugy, Librarians 4/2000
last update: D. Yashar, Librarian 5/2010