Ian Escamilla

Mr. Gibson
Theology IV
16 November 18, 2014
Annotated Bibliography
Child Abuse
What Is Child Abuse. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Nov. 14.

What is Child Abuse gives specific definitions and explains the difference of certain
forms of child abuse. The website gives statistical numbers related to the abuse of children and
gives in-sight as to how serious the issue of child abuse really is.
Why Im using this as a source is because, the website clearly defines the forms of child
abuse and will help the reader understand the differences and specificities between all of them.
Statistics provided are extremely informative and help put the magnitude of this issue into
perspective. In addition to informing the reader as to what child abuse is, the website also
provides information on spotting and reporting child abuse.
"Child Abuse and Neglect." Child Abuse & Neglect: Recognizing, Preventing, & Reporting
Child Abuse. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2014.

This website goes in-depth to describe the warning signs of abuse. The signs are
specifically laid out and described very clearly. The site explains the types of abuse along with
examples of abuse, explaining what is and what isnt abuse, as the border between the two is
rarely, but sometimes unclear.
Why Im using this source is because, the signs of abuse are very clearly listed, informing
the reader of even the tiniest details. In addition, the site gives examples pertaining to the main
types of abuse. The examples will clear up any confusion as to what abuse really is.

"What Is Child Abuse and Neglect? Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms."What Is Child Abuse
and Neglect? Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Nov. 2014

This website offers information on the symptoms and after-effects of abuse. The site also
gives signs to look for in the parent as well as the child.

Why Im using this source is because, this website goes into detail describing signs of
abuse in the parent. The abuser must be researched just as much as the child to fully understand
these situations. The site also goes into more depth describing the effects of abuse.

New horizon, text.

This book gives specific details on all types of child abuse. The book gives an extensive
amount of information and statistics showing many tables and graphs putting much of the
situations into perspective.
Reasons why I chose this source are because of the large pool of information on the topic
which can be used to explain many grey areas of the topic and give specific explanations or
certain situations.

"Child Maltreatment: Consequences." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, 14 Jan. 2014. Web. 18 Nov. 2014.

This website gives more insight into the consequences of child abuse and explains how
everyone is affected by child abuse. Statistics and extensive information on the effects of the
child after abuse is/are provided as well.
Reasons why I choose this source are because the website explains what happens after the
abuse and how everyone is affected.

"Child Abuse & Neglect." Elsevier. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Nov. 2014.
This website explains how child abuse has no borders. Child abuse occurs regardless of
race, ethnicity, age, gender etc. Child isnt only a national concern, but a global one.
Reasons why I choose this source are because, I agreely strongly with the points made in
the text. Child abuse doesnt only exist in the United States. This will help the reader grasp that
concept.

"Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect." Long-Term Consequences of Child

Abuse and Neglect. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Nov. 2014.

This website goes into great detail regarding the long term effects of abuse in children.
The detail is expansive and sorted categorically.
The information will inform the reader of the long term effects of abuse and explains how
even after abuse has stopped its effects remain and continue to negatively impact the individual.

"Prevent Child Abuse Texas!" Welcome To Prevent Child Abuse Texas. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Nov.
2014.

This website explains the neccestices to preventing child abuse right here at home in
Texas. Information is given on how to prevent/report and stop child abuse.
I chose this source because most readers will be living in Texas and should be informed
on how to prevent this crime.