The Global Victimization of Children: Problems and Solutions

By Clayton A. Hartjen and S. Priyadarsini

Book Overview

​Chapter 1: Introduction The Problem Varieties of Victimization Child Victimization as a Crime Addressing the Problem Chapter 2: Child Labor Why Children Work Extent & Prevalence Children's Work: Issues in Child Labor The Victimization of Children Who Work The Law Eliminating Child Labor Conclusion Chapter 3: Abandoned Children and Street Children Definition of Terms Prevalence The Children Behind the Numbers Surviving the Streets Social Networks Street Children as Victims Addressing the Problem Conclusion Chapter 4: Child Soldiers Definition of a Child Soldier The Law Extent and Prevalence Nature of Victimization How Children Become Child Soldiers Addressing the Problem Conclusion Chapter 5: Trafficking Definition of "Child Trafficking" Form of Trafficking Prevalence Causes of Trafficking Victims and Victimizers Recruiting and Controlling Victims Health Hazards Laws Prevention and Help Conclusion Chapter 6: Child Pornography The Problem Prevalence The Role of the Internet Offenders Victims Laws Against Child Pornography Dealing With the Problem and Prevention Conclusion Chapter 7: Institutional Absuse Definition Schools Orphanages and Residential Care Detention and Correctional Institutions Stopping Institutional Victimization Conclusion Chapter 8: Denial of Education Education is Essential Prevalence Barriers to Education Issues in Educating the Young The Color of (Ill-Spent) Money Gender and Education: The Case of Girls Power of Social Stratification International Laws and Initiatives Achieving 'Universal Education' Conclusion Chapter 9: Peer Victimization Definining Terms Counting Peer Victimization Victims and Victimizers The Harm Kids Can Do Conditions Conducive to Peer Vicitimization Prevention Conclusion Chapter 10: Fighting Child Victimization At the Individual Level At the Organizational Level Systemic Approaches Concluding Thoughts

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461421780
• ISBN13: 9781461421788
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"