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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.
Yesterday and Today: The History of Sexual Exploitation and Intervention as a Backdrop for Today’s Understanding
Yesterday and Today: The History of Sexual Exploitation and Intervention as a Backdrop for Today’s Understanding
It is a lovely warm summer day at the playground. You watch the children laughing and running; their joy seems infectious. Just watching these happy children, you feel relaxed, hopeful, and carefree. If you were told that one in three of those adorable little girls and one in five, or possibly more, of the boys would be sexually abused or at least approached prior to her or his 18th birthday, you might suddenly find that your mood had changed dramatically. It is difficult to imagine as one watches children how anyone could want ...
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