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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.
Treatment for Victims and Families
Treatment for Victims and Families
A lot must be accomplished to bring the child sexual abuse victim and his or her family from disclosure to treatment. Throughout this process, the efforts of the child protective services (CPS) and medical, mental health, and legal systems will all converge. Such issues as recognition or denial, separation or removal, conflicting loyalties of the family toward the offender, anger, and shared familial distortions will need to be addressed (Hewitt, 2012; Pipe, Lamb, Orbach, & Cederborg, 2007; van Eys & Truss, 2012).
Barriers To Treatment
Before discussing the barriers to treatment, it is important to look at who may need treatment. Child sexual abuse can have a significant impact on its victims, altering their ability to grow ...
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