If Only Love: A Search for True Love Amidst Abuse and Betrayal

Child abuse was once a taboo subject which families, neighbors, schools, church staff, and membership worked diligently to maintain secrecy. Passage of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) in 1974 marked the nation's first major step forward in addressing issues related to child abuse. Following this, states had mandatory reporting laws for persons aware of such abuse.

This book covers the subject of child abuse, prior to CAPTA. Even though members of a family and community m...