The self instructional text for Head Start personnel is designed to further refine and enhance the skills of staff members in learning to deal effectively with abuse and neglect problems. Following directions for using the text are units on the following areas: policy, background information, definitions, abusive and neglectful patterns, characteristics, reporting, treatment, and prevention. Stimulus and self-assessment quizzes are provided at the beginning and end of each unit. Appendixes include sources of additional information, suggestions for Head Start administrators on the use of the text, a reference guide for Head Start directors implementing Head Start policy instruction on child abuse and neglect, and suggested questions for determining agency compliance with Head Start policy instruction on child abuse and neglect. (SBH)