Child Abuse and Neglect CD-ROM

Baltimore - National Information Services Corporation, in association with
the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information, is
pleased to offer the world's largest collection of bibliographic databases
on the maltreatment of children. Libraries and other qualified
institutions receive the CD-ROM free of charge. NISC's intuitive search
software lets any user, from CD-ROM beginner to expert, access all these
important databases with ease. Annual subscriptions include semi-annual
update discs -- all are yours to keep.

Child Abuse and Neglect CD-ROM is indispensable for researchers,
practitioners, policymakers, and administrators who are working to prevent
and treat child abuse and neglect. Subscriptions are available to
qualifying, professional organizations worldwide: libraries, universities,
social and health care providers, law firms, policymakers, public
agencies, professional associations, etc., with a professional,
institution-wide interest in the database. See reverse for subscription
requirements and details.

Child Abuse and Neglect Documents database (1965-present)

The Child Abuse and Neglect Documents database contains over 18,000
bibliographic citations and abstracts of professional literature,
primarily of U.S. origin. Publication types include books, journals,
government reports, conference papers, state annual reports, curricula,
and unpublished papers. Coverage includes materials on family violence:
documents (1986-92), court cases (1965-86), and editorials and letters to
the editor (196589). Search these major subjects on child maltreatment:

* Physical abuse * Sexual abuse * Emotional and psychological abuse * Child
neglect

* Definition and etiology of child abuse and neglect
* Social and economic factors
* Identification, treatment, and prevention strategies
* Ethnicity and cultural competency
* Effects (sequelae) on children and adults abused as children
* Legal issues
* Service programs, prevention programs
* Training programs for service personnel
* Federally-funded research projects
* Abuse and developmental disabilities

Public Awareness Materials for Adults & Children database

The Public Awareness database contains annotated bibliographic records for
materials which promote public awareness and knowledge of maltreatment
issues. Intended for distribution to the general public, parents, and
children, these materials focus on various topics related to child abuse
and family violence. Document types include brochures, books, comic books,
pamphlets, coloring books, workbooks, and fact sheets.

National Organizations database

Organizations profiled are those working at a national or international
level to prevent child abuse and family violence or to provide treatment
and assistance to victims. Regularly updated records include full contact
information and brief descriptions of organizational focus as well as
services and products provided.

Audiovisuals database

This bibliographic database of audiovisual materials is intended for a full
range of audiences, from children to childcare and law enforcement
professionals. Various media include audio and video tapes, games, films,
filmstrips with audiocassettes, puppets, multimedia packages, and
anatomically correct dolls.

State Statutes Database

The State Statutes file contains summaries of the legislative provisions
related to child maltreatment in the fifty states and U.S. territories.
The summarized state and federal codified statutes cover the legal aspects
of reporting child abuse cases, procedure, admissibility of evidence,
child testimony, and more.

Program Directories Database

Documents referred to in this bibliographic database cover treatment
programs, family and youth services, shelter services, mental health
programs, sexual abuse prevention and treatment programs, self-help
groups, networking resources, and more. Listed programs are local, state,
federal, national, and international.

Child Abuse and Neglect Thesaurus

The thesaurus compiles all of the 1,850 standardized words and phrases used
in indexing documents on child maltreatment. Fully automated on the
CD-ROM, the thesaurus can be displayed in various ways and easily
navigated. Using a thesaurus to construct precise, powerful keyword
searches has never been simpler.

Title: Child Abuse and Neglect CD-ROM

Coverage: 1965-present.

Software: Powerful ROMWright software, standard on all NISC DISCs, is
designed for intuitive use by beginners, experienced users, and
professionals requiring sophisticated search tools. Choose from among
three search modes: NOVICE, ADVANCED, and EXPERT. Features unparalleled
search speed, full Boolean and proximity retrieval, field-specific
indexes, and easy record display, sorting, and output. Administrators can
set options that control the interface, output, and LAN performance, e.g.,
choose only the EXPERT set-searching mode.

Hardware: Any DOS-capable PC (IBM-compatible)--single station or network;
any CD-ROM drive; monochrome or color monitor; 512k RAM available.

Restrictions: Use of this disc for commercial access, as part of any means
of revenue generation, or for any other commercial purpose is expressly
prohibited.

To order: Please write, on your organization's letterhead, to the
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Please write -- Attn: CD-ROM, National Clearninghouse on Child Abuse &
Neglect Information, PO Box 1182, Washington, D.C. 20013-1182 USA

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