Confronting Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

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Confronting Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse is the first text to examine the history, theory, treatment, and prevention of this complex phenomenon. With in-depth insights into the psychologies of victims, their families, and the perpetrators, this comprehensive text shows readers how to recognize the symptoms and impact of childhood sexual abuse, critically engage with the unique nature of each case, complete a thorough assessment, develop a treatment plan, and effectively intervene in critical situations. A national expert on child abuse and neglect and the author of numerous books and publications, Cynthia Crosson-Tower addresses a wide range of special topics and helps readers prepare for working in this challenging professional field.

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Utgivningsdatum2014-04-01
Mått187 x 231 x 14 mm
Vikt560 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor376
Upplaga1
FörlagSAGE Publications
ISBN9781483333113

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Dr. Cynthia Crosson-Tower is a national expert on child abuse and neglect and the author of numerous books and publications, including Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect, Exploring Child Welfare: A Practice Perspective, When Children Are Abused: An Educator’s Guide to Intervention, Secret Scars: A Guide for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, Homeless Students, A Clergy Guide to Child Abuse and Neglect, and How Schools Can Combat Child Abuse and Neglect. In addition, she has authored several monographs including Designing and Implementing a School Reporting Protocol: A How-to-Manual for Massachusetts Teachers for the Children′s Trust Fund in Boston and An Educator’s Guide to School Reporting Protocol for Catholic Schools. Dr. Crosson-Tower has taught in the behavioral sciences department at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts for 24 years, also founding the Child Protection Institute and serving as director there. She has consulted for schools, churches, and social agencies and offers workshops and training nationally and internationally. Dr. Crosson-Tower also maintains a private practice, Harvest Counseling and Consultation, specializing in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsOverview of Child Sexual AbuseChapter 1: Yesterday and Today: The History of Sexual Exploitation and Intervention as a Backdrop for Today′s UnderstandingChapter 2: The Dynamics of Child Sexual AbuseChapter 3: Theories, Models, and Context of Child Sexual AbuseVictims, Perpetrators, and Nonoffending ParentsChapter 4: Child Victims of Sexual Abuse: Development and SymptomologyChapter 5: Sexual Offending Against ChildrenChapter 6: Intrafamilial Abuse or IncestChapter 7: Pornography, Prostitution, and the InternetChapter 8: Children and Adolescents Who Sexually AbuseChapter 9: Offenders in Roles of Authority: Teachers, Coaches, Day Care Providers, and TherapistsChapter 10: Sexual Abuse by Clergy: A Unique OffenderInterventionChapter 11: Initial Intervention in Child Sexual AbuseChapter 12: Assessment and Treatment Planning for Children and Family MembersChapter 13: Treatment for Victims and FamiliesChapter 14: Assessment and Treatment for Adult Sexual OffendersChapter 15: Treatment for Adult Survivors: Surviving Child Sexual AbuseChapter 16: Working With Child Sexual AbuseChapter 17: Working Toward PreventionReferencesIndexAbout the Author