Understanding Child Sexual Abuse

Download or read book Understanding Child Sexual Abuse written by Edward L. Rowan and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2006 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those looking to comprehend and to prevent child sexual abuse, a succinct guidebook of advice and resources

Download or read book Understanding the Effects of Child Sexual Abuse written by Sam Warner and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-01-13 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a re-evaluation of mainstream and feminist approaches to understanding the theories and research issues relating to women and child sexual abuse.

Download or read book Childhood Sexual Abuse written by Paul E. Mullen and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 1999-02-02 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Childhood Sexual Abuse critically reviews research into and provides a concise and clear guide to our current knowledge on the topic. The issues covered include: the prevalence of child sexual abuse; who molests children; the effects of such abuse, both immediate and long-term; the risk factors for abuse; and the influences and interventions that may amplify or ameliorate the impact of child sexual abuse on the victim. Areas of debate, such as the false memory syndrome, are approached in terms of the research data relevant to their resolution. This volume sets out to inform rather than advocate, discusses the methodologies of research as well as their results, highlights the limitations and the extent of current information, and points out how we can learn more about child sexual abuse.

Download or read book Understanding and Assessing Child Sexual Maltreatment written by Kathleen Coulborn Faller and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2003 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of child sexual abuse has dramatically changed since Understanding Child Sexual Maltreatment was published in 1990. Considerable developments in child and offender research have emerged. But more significantly, a backlash against child abuse victims, Child Protective Services, and mental health professionals has impacted nearly every aspect of research, diagnosis, and intervention. Understanding and Assessing Child Sexual Maltreatment, Second Edition updates its comprehensive coverage of child sexual abuse definitions and indicators, interview and questioning techniques, and diagnosis guidelines to include an insightful response to the building social backlash against the so-called "child abuse industry." Distinguished scholar and experienced practitioner Kathleen Coulborn Faller applies twenty-five years of clinical experience and state-of-the-art research to offer authoritative guidance to both novice and experience practitioners. This Second Edition has been extensively revised to include A completely rewritten section on data gathering and analysis Updated assessment techniques and instruments Detailed coverage of post assessment intervention strategies Revised chapters that reflect up-to-date research and practice Extensive analysis of the backlash against child abuse cases Understanding and Assessing Child Sexual Maltreatment, Second Edition presents a wealth of practical information and field-tested tools. Author Kathleen Coulborn Faller uses clear language and numerous case studies to address all aspects of child sexual abuse including: the scope of the problem, professional collaboration, data analysis and diagnosis, and sexual abuse in special contexts. An essential resource for child protection workers, mental health practitioners, lawyers, and law enforcement personnel, Understanding and Assessing Child Sexual Maltreatment, Second Edition is also an ideal supplementary text for graduate courses in child welfare practice, social work, and psychology.

Download or read book Psychological Maltreatment of Children written by Nelson J. Binggeli and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2001-07-19 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychological Maltreatment of Children is a brief introduction to the emotional abuse of children and youth metnal health professionals, child welfare specialists, and other professionals involved with research, education, practice, and policy de Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Download or read book Understanding Sexual Abuse written by Tim Hein and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does the path to healing look like for survivors of sexual abuse? And how can ministry leaders, pastors, and counselors best help them as they walk this difficult road? Drawing on both his own experience and his wife's experience as survivors of childhood sexual abuse, Tim Hein presents clinical data and resources as well as practical guidance and empathy—both for ministry leaders and for survivors themselves.

Download or read book Assessing Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Preschool Children written by Sandra K. Hewitt and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1999 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `It was a pleasure to read Sandra Hewitt's book because she obviously writes from an in-depth experience of working with young children. Her book also communicates a passionate concern that professionals need to understand and listen properly to children and avoid viewing the stressful area of child protection mainly from an adult perspective' - Children and SocietyWritten to help frontline practitioners assess and manage cases with children aged 18 months to six years who present with allegations of child abuse, this book provides concrete and easily understood information about basic child development, interview procedures and case management theory.Extensive experience is integrated with the research literature to provide: an overview of child development information as it applies to interviewing young children; a protocol for assessment of preverbal children that is grounded in theory and research; a format for assessment of children aged three to five; a review of the strengths and weaknesses of some current interview formats; a technique for structured interviewing; and a procedure for structured reunification of a child with an alleged abuser after unproven allegations. Case examples are used throughout the book.