Citation

Shaughnessy MF. Child. Youth Serv. Rev. 1984; 6(4): 311-318.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1984, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/0190-7409(84)90050-1

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Although various forms of child abuse have been extensively investigated, other forms of psychological and institutional abuse continue to exist. This paper will focus on a variety of experiences occurring in institutions and residential centers that, in effect, cause a variety of detrimental effects and harm to those in those agencies who are supposedly "in treatment." The various forms of institutional abuse will be examined and ramifications and repercussions explored.