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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 Adult Survivors: Surviving Child Sexual Abuse
Treatment for Adult Survivors: Surviving Child Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse can leave scars that remain with a child into and sometimes throughout adulthood. These scars can be intensified by numerous factors related to the abuse or the reactions of others to the abuse.
Courtois (2010) makes the point that when the sexual abuse is intensified by the betrayal of a formerly trusted individual like a parent, the result is a greater degree of trauma. As early as 1978, Butler conceptualized what she called secondary injuries from incest, which she theorized occurred at four levels of betrayal: (a) the abuse itself and the actual betrayal by a family member; (b) the failure to respond on the part of the ...
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