This self-instructional text from the United States Children's Bureau and Head Start Bureau provides vital information for Head Start personnel on identifying and responding to child abuse and neglect. Written in concise, accessible language, this book covers everything from recognizing signs of abuse to working with families and reporting cases. Features include case studies, interactive exercises, and resources for further information. This book is an essential resource for anyone working with young children. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.