Findings of research focused on children and youth at risk for child abuse and neglect are summarized in this report. Entries are organized under the following four general headings: (1) definition and incidence of maltreatment of children and youth, (2) explanations of maltreatment, (3) systematic dysfunctions in handling maltreatment cases, and (4) interventions and their effectiveness. The pages of the summary are organized in columns: the first column lists the findings, the second lists bibliographic information, and the third provides interpretations of the findings. (RH)