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Characteristics of Perpetrators
Most States define perpetrators of child abuse and neglect as parents and other caretakers (such as relatives, babysitters, and foster parents) who have harmed a child in their care. It is important to note that States define the term "caretaker" differently. Harm caused to a child by others (such as acquaintances or strangers) may not be considered child abuse but rather may be considered a criminal matter.
The following resources provide information on the characteristics of perpetrators of child abuse and neglect.
Abuse of Children With Disabilities
Cosmos
Today, 8(2), 2001
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Explores surveys and studies about abused children with disabilities, perpetrators, and the effects of abuse and maltreatment.
Child Abuse in America: Prevalence, Costs, Consequences and Intervention
van der Kolk, Crozier, & Hopper (2001)
In The Cost of Child Maltreatment: Who Pays? We All Do
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Summarizes findings from research about the incidence of child maltreatment, types of abuse, characteristics of victims and perpetrators, and the impact of abuse on children's health and behavior.
Child Abuse and Neglect: Perpetrators
Child Welfare League of America
Data describing the relationship of perpetrators to victims.
Comparing Different Types of Child Abuse and Spouse Abuse Offenders
Pittman & Lee
Violence and Victims, 19(2), 2004
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Examined differences in background characteristics, personal and interpersonal problems, and family climate among three types of child abuse offenders to determine the necessity of distinguishing types.
Identifying Child Molesters: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse by Recognizing the Patterns of the Offenders
Van Dam (2000)
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Includes typical characteristics of sex offenders.
Male Perpetrators of Child Maltreatment: Findings from NCANDS
Using case-level data from the National Child Abuse and Neglect System (NCANDS) for 2002, analyses of the characteristics of male perpetrators of maltreatment were conducted. The study utilized an 18-State data set of 192,392 perpetrators identified by the child protective services system during 2002. The relationship of the perpetrators to the child victims, as well as whether the perpetrator acted alone or with another person, was considered along with demographic characteristics of both perpetrators and victims, and circumstances of the maltreatment. Research questions were: 1) What are the characteristics of male perpetrators of child maltreatment? 2) What specific patterns of ...
Psychosocial Factors Associated With Types of Child Maltreatment
DiLauro
Child Welfare, 83(1), 2004
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Examines whether a relationship exists between certain parent or caregiver psychosocial factors or clusters of factors and the type of maltreatment.
The Relative Importance of Wife Abuse as a Risk Factor for Violence Against Children
Tajima
Child Abuse and Neglect, 24(11), 2000
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Study investigating the relative importance of wife abuse as a risk factor for physical punishment and verbal child abuse.
Who Are the Perpetrators and Why Do They Do It?
Davies & Garwood
Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma, 5(1), 2001
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Discusses the social situational model of child abuse and how it can be used to conceptualize individual and environmental factors that place caregivers at risk for shaking a child.
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