at a glance ... The Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (CIS)
by the Child Maltreatment Division, Health Canada
This overview paper highlights the goals, methods, and key results of the Canadian Incidence Study, undertaken in 1998 to collect data on the incidence of reported child maltreatment in Canada. Definitions of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and emotional maltreatment and their respective subcategories are also provided. 2001, 4p.

In the Best Interests of the Girl Child – Phase II Report
edited by Helene Berman and Yasmin Jiwani
In recognition of the obstacles, challenges, and vulnerabilities faced by the girl child in Canada, the research in this report was summarized by the Alliance of Five Research Centres on Violence with the financial support of Status of Women Canada. The report reveals how girls and young women are socialized to expect violence in their lives and examines the ways in which social policies, legislation and institutions reduce, or contribute to the problems faced by this population. The report includes recommendations for violence prevention programming and policy. 2002, 192p.

A Booklet for Service Providers Who Work With Immigrant Families:  On Issues Relating to Child Discipline, Child Abuse and Child Neglect 
by Barbara Preston
This booklet addresses issues of child discipline, child abuse, and child neglect from the perspective of new immigrants. It lists questions and concerns that new immigrant families are likely to have, outlines child abuse and neglect prevention strategies for new immigrant families, and identifies resource material. 2004, 13 p.

Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect:  Final Report  
by Nico Trocmé et al.
This report presents the methodology and findings of the 1998 Canadian Incidence Study in detail. Findings are organized around the following topics: incidence of reported abuse and neglect, characteristics of maltreatment, investigation outcomes, child characteristics, household characteristics, and referral and agency characteristics. The report also provides recommendations for future research. 2001, 211p.

Child Abuse:  Awareness Information for People in the Workplace - A Guide for Use by People Interested in Meeting Together to Discuss Child Abuse Issues 
by Flora MacLeod and Brenda Dafoe
This handbook is a step-by-step guide to planning and carrying out a one-hour information session about child abuse. The handbook includes a sample agenda, tips for presenters, and examples of activities and discussion topics. Also included are two NCFV overview papers: Child Abuse and Neglect (1997) and Child Sexual Abuse (1997). 1997, 44p.

Child Abuse:  Reporting and Classification in Health Care Settings
by Stanley K. Loo, Nicholas M.C. Bala, Margaret E. Clarke, and Joseph P. Hornick
This report provides an overview of child abuse with respect to identification, classification, and reporting by physicians in health care settings. The report is based on the findings of three studies: a review of the literature on issues related to child abuse in Canada and internationally, a comprehensive review of Canadian legislation and case law, and an analysis at the establishment of "institutional profiles" of hospital-based child abuse programs. 1999, 79p.

Child Maltreatment Data Collection and Related Issues: Selected Bibliography
by Lil Tonmyr
This document is a compilation of abstracts of international studies that deal with parenting or child maltreatment data collection. These studies were compiled as background material for the Canadian Incidence Study on Reported Child Abuse and Neglect. 1997, 29p.

Child Neglect: Current Definitions and Models - A Review of Child Neglect Research, 1993-1998
by Susan Sullivan
This literature review provides a detailed summary of child neglect research published between 1993 and 1998. It includes definitions of child neglect, a description of various models used to study child maltreatment, and an overview of the associated risk factors. The review also presents studies that examine the effects of neglect as well as prevention and treatment. 2000, 84p.

Child Welfare in Canada 2000: The Role of Provincial and Territorial Authorities in the Provision of Child Protection Services
by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Working Group on Child and Family Services Information, Human Resources Development Canada
As an expanded update of the 1994 edition, this report outlines the roles and responsibilities of provincial/territorial child welfare authorities in the provision of child protection and preventive/ support services. It also describes the structures, tools, resources, and policies used by child welfare authorities to fulfil responsibilities assumed under provincial and territorial legislation. 2002, 240p.

The Effects of Media Violence on Children
by Jane E. Ledingham, C. Anne Ledingham, and John E. Richardson
This publication is a summary of studies that have examined how violence in the media (and especially on television) affects children, in particular, the development of aggression or fearfulness in children. The paper also reviews initiatives undertaken by industry, community and government organizations to counter the effects of media violence, and suggests directions for future initiatives. 1993, 17p.

An Examination of the Association Between Histories of Maltreatment and Adolescent Risk Behaviours
by Ian C. Man/on and Susan Kaye Wilson
"This report presents the methods and results of a study examining the association between five forms of maltreatment (physical abuse, neglect, exposure to wife abuse, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse) and adolescent risk behaviours. It also provides a review of background literature, suggests directions for further research, and summarizes the clinical implications of the study. 1995, 37p.

The Parent-Teen Relationship: Life Through a Teenager's Eyes - Overview Paper
by Gus Fraser
This overview paper provides insight into adolescence from a teenager's perspective. It describes changes that are experienced by teenagers and demonstrates how some of these changes influence their behaviour. The overview paper provides tips for parents to maintain a strong and positive relationship with their teens and includes a list of suggested reading material. 1995, 9p. 

A Selected, Annotated Bibliography of Child Maltreatment Reporting by Education Professionals
by Valerie Gaston and Janis Sutherland
This is an annotated bibliography of articles that address reporting of child maltreatment in schools. The bibliography focuses on articles published after 1990 in Canada and internationally. Topics addressed include who is reporting and why, what barriers exist to reporting, policy development, and the need for training to identify child abuse and neglect. 1999, 22p.

Television Violence: A Review of the Effects on Children of Different Ages
by Wendy L Josephson
This discussion paper provides a detailed analysis of the effects of television violence on children from infancy to adolescence. The paper also addresses children's viewing behaviour and their understanding of television content at various developmental stages. For each stage, it provides suggestions for parents and the television industry to minimize the impact of television violence. 1995, 70p.