introductory essay that places the subject in context and provides a framework within which to study and understand abuse• Features entries from leading scholars who provide a contemporary approach to the issues • Covers a wide range of types of abuse, individuals and organizations affected by abuse, and people working to reduce and eliminate abuse• Includes summaries of laws that apply to various forms of abuse• Provides a "topic finder" to assist readers in locating information relative to particular types of abuse

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