Recognition of Child Abuse for the Mandated Reporter is a excellent reference for front line professionals seeking to comply with mandated reporting guidelines. Written by experts on the front lines of child protection, the text details the most effective methods for interviews, examinations, documentation, and appropriate referrals in cases of child maltreatment. In addition, this publication serves as a textbook for students studying medicine, nursing, social work, and law enforcement and who plan to work with children and families in their professional practice. The fourth edition of Recognition of Child Abuse for the Mandated Reporter has been revised and updated to include contemporary best practices in the evaluation of child abuse and neglect.