Ending the Physical Punishment of Children: A Guide for Clinicians and Practitioners

Research shows that corporal punishment harms children and is ineffective at changing their behavior. This volume presents effective interventions designed to prevent parents from physically punishing their children. All of the strategies will help parents change their behavior in ways that promote their children’s healthy development. Therapists, social workers, policy makers and other community health and safety professionals will appreciate the various strategies presented in this book.