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ERIC Number: EJ525465
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4537
In the Name of God: A Profile of Religion-Related Child Abuse.
Bottoms, Bette L.; And Others
Journal of Social Issues, v51 n2 p85-111 Sum 1995
Examines cases of religion-related child abuse reported to mental health professionals nationwide and statistically describes cases involving the withholding of medical care, the expulsion of evil in a child, and abuse by persons holding religious authority. The authors argue that society should protect children's rights and welfare whenever they are threatened by religious-related activities. (GR)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Health, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Childrens Rights, Emotional Abuse, Parent Child Relationship, Psychological Evaluation, Psychological Patterns, Religion, Religious Factors, Social Science Research, Victims of Crime
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Note: Theme issue topic: "Religious Influences on Personal and Societal Well-Being."