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Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect

by: Crosson-Tower, Cynthia

Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect

by: Crosson-Tower, Cynthia

ISBN 13:
9780205337958
ISBN 10:
0205337953
Edition: 5th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2002
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
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Summary

"This best-selling text offers a comprehensive look at child maltreatment, incorporating history, case vignettes, and the author's own experience as a child protection worker."--BOOK JACKET.

Preface

xiii

The Maltreatment of Children from a Historical Perspective

(20)

Children as Property

(3)

Child Labor

(1)

Sexual Values, Attitudes, and Exploitation

(3)

The Incest Taboo

(2)

Recent History of Helping the Abused and Neglected Child

(3)

Child Protection Today

(8)

Summary

(1)

Exploration Questions

(1)

Suggested Readings

(1)

References

(2)

The Family: Roles, Responsibilities, and Rights

(21)

The Definition and Function of the Family

(2)

The Family as a System

(3)

Minority Family Systems

(7)

Family Problems and Dysfunction

(2)

The Family and Child Maltreatment

(7)

Summary

(1)

Exploration Questions

(1)

Suggested Readings

(1)

References

(3)

Maltreatment and the Developing Child

(21)

Developmental Stages

(14)

Developmental Differences

(6)

Summary

(1)

Exploration Questions

(1)

Suggested Readings

(1)

References

(3)

The Neglect of Children

(29)

The Neglect of the Concept of Neglect

(1)

Definition and Measurement of Neglect

(5)

Causes of Neglect

(3)

Problems in the Intervention

(1)

Neglected Children

(4)

Neglectful Parents

(16)

Summary

(1)

Exploration Questions

(1)

Suggested Readings

145

(1)

References

146

(3)

Incest: Familial Abuse

149

(31)

Incest as a Problem Today

149

(1)

Who is to Blame

150

(1)

Father-Daughter Incest

151

(10)

Father-Son Incest

161

(2)

Mother-Daughter Incest

163

(2)

Mother-Son Incest

165

(3)

Brother-Sister Incest

168

(3)

Homosexual Sibling Incest

171

(1)

Incest with Uncles, Grandfathers, and Cousins

172

(3)

Why Incest Stops

175

(5)

Summary

176

(1)

Exploration Questions

176

(1)

Suggested Readings

177

(1)

References

177

(3)

Extrafamilial Sexual Abuse, Misuse, and Exploitation

180

(29)

Sexual Abuse Outside the Family

180

(10)

Sexual Misuse and Exploitation

190

(19)

Summary

205

(1)

Exploration Questions

206

(1)

Suggested Readings

206

(1)

References

207

(2)

The Emotional and Psychological Maltreatment of Children

209

(10)

Emotional and Psychological Maltreatment Defined

209

(10)

Summary

216

(1)

Exploration Questions

217

(1)

Suggested Readings

217

(1)

References

217

(2)

Intervention: Reporting and Investigation

219

(27)

Culturally Sensitive Intervention

219

(1)

The Intervention Process

220

(7)

Assessing Aspects of Risk

227

(2)

Assessing Causes and Services

229

(1)

Handling Emergencies

230

(1)

Assessment Interviewing

231

(15)

Summary

242

(1)

Exploration Questions

243

(1)

Suggested Readings

243

(1)

References

244

(2)

Intervention: Case Management and Roles of Other Professional

246

(19)

Case Management Considerations

246

(4)

Other Professional Involved in the Intervention Process

250

(15)

Summary

261

(1)

Exploration Questions

262

(1)

Suggested Readings

262

(1)

References

263

(2)

The Legal Response to Child Abuse and Neglect

265

(21)

The Legal Rights of Parents and Children

266

(1)

Types of Court Intervention

267

(1)

Juvenile Court

268

(9)

Advantages and Disadvantages of Juvenile Court

277

(1)

Criminal Court

278

(3)

Sex Offender Registration

281

(1)

The Media and the Court

282

(4)

Summary

282

(1)

Exploration Questions

283

(1)

Suggested Readings

283

(1)

References

284

(2)

Treatment: Physical Abuse and Neglect

286

(28)

Preparing to Provide Treatment

286

(1)

Providing Treatment

287

(5)

Treatment of Physically Abusive Families

292

(2)

Family-Centered Services

294

(2)

Treatment of the Child

296

(4)

Treatment of the Parents

300

(5)

Other Family Treatment

305

(1)

Treatment of the Sibling

306

(1)

Treatment of Neglectful Families

306

(8)

Summary

310

(1)

Exploration Questions

311

(1)

Suggested Readings

311

(1)

References

312

(2)

Treatment: Sexual Abuse

314

(26)

Issues Surrounding Treatment

314

(1)

Assumptions About the Treatment of the Sexually Abusive Family

315

(1)

Treatment Models

316

(1)

Treatment Methods

317

(3)

Treatment of Specific Family Members

320

(20)

Summary

336

(1)

Exploration Questions

337

(1)

Suggested Readings

337

(1)

References

338

(2)

Foster Care as a Therapeutic Tool

340

(10)

Problems with Foster Care

340

(1)

Alternatives to Foster Care

340

(1)

Therapeutic Potential in Foster Care

341

(2)

The Role and Importance of the Natural Parents

343

(1)

The Role of Foster Parents

344

(1)

Other Placement for Abused or Neglected Children

345

(5)

Summary

347

(1)

Exploration Questions

347

(1)

Suggested Readings

348

(1)

References

348

(2)

The Social Worker and the System

350

(17)

A Day in the Life of a Protective Worker

350

(3)

The Role of a Protective Social Worker

353

(7)

Does the System Work

360

(2)

Looking Toward the Future

362

(5)

Summary

364

(1)

Exploration Questions

365

(1)

Suggested Readings

365

(1)

References

365

(2)

Adults Abused as Children

367

(34)

Society's Misconceptions

367

(1)

Reasons for Adults Disclosure

368

(3)

Residual Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect

371

(1)

Effects from the Neglecting Family

371

(5)

Effects from the Physically Abusing Family

376

(2)

Long-term Effects of Domestic Violence

378

(1)

Effects from a Sexually Abusing Family

379

(10)

Effects from Extrafamilial Abuse

389

(2)

A Word About Resiliency

391

(1)

Treatment of Adults who Were Abused as Children

392

(9)

Summary

397

(1)

Exploration Questions

398

(1)

Suggested Readings

398

(1)

References

398

(3)

Prevention

401

(16)

Prevention Efforts in Schools

401

(6)

Prevention Efforts with Families

407

(5)

Prevention Efforts by Professionals

412

(1)

Prevention Efforts Within the Community and Nationality

412

(5)

Summary

414

(1)

Exploration Questions

414

(1)

References

415

(2)

Toward a Better Tomarrow

417

(13)

Changes in the Helping System

417

(6)

Changes in Society

423

(3)

Facing the Future

426

(1)

Research Needs

426

(4)

Summary

427

(1)

Exploration Questions

428

(1)

Suggested Readings

428

(1)

References

428

(2)

Index

430

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0205337953

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