Trends in child maltreatment in Germany: comparison of two representative population-based studies

• Main Authors: Andreas Witt (Author), Heide Glaesmer (Author), Andreas Jud (Author), Paul L. Plener (Author), Elmar Brähler (Author), Rebecca C. Brown (Author), Jörg M. Fegert (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Child maltreatment of all types is a serious concern for society, and it is important to monitor trends in incidence in order to inform child welfare agencies and policy-makers about emerging issues. In Germany, however, information on such trends is limited: apart from official...