Child abuse is a growing concern of our society. It refers to the mistreatment of children in any psychological, physical or sexual form. Neglecting a child is also a form of child abuse. Such abuse often results in long-term emotional, physical and psychological negative effects. This book presents the complex subject of child abuse in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. It explores all the important aspects of this area in the present day scenario. This textbook is meant for students who are looking for an elaborate reference text on child abuse.