Rust, Eric C., 1950-Miller, Amber2012-04-292012-04-2920122012-04-29http://hdl.handle.net/2104/8323This thesis investigates the history of the prevention of child abuse and neglect in the United States from the colonial period until recent times. It also provides information on how selected other countries have dealt with child abuse, in particular Canada, Mexico, England, Norway, the Netherlands, and Germany. This study highlights the development of the child-protective services in the United States and studies the states of New York and Texas as pertinent examples. It places the US experience into an international contexts and highlights differences in the way individual states have tackled the problem of child abuse and neglect historically.en-USBaylor University projects are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact libraryquestions@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.History.Child Protective Services.New York.Texas.Child Welfare Services.United States.Child Abuse.Child Neglect.ThesisWorldwide access