Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect by Cynthia Crosson-Tower

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  • 451pp
  • Sales Rank: 67,874

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  • ISBN-13: 9780205503261
  • Edition Description: Older Edition
  • Edition Number: 7
  • Pub. Date: May 2007
  • Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Inc.

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  • Pub. Date: May 2007
  • Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Inc.
  • Format: Textbook Paperback, 451pp
  • Sales Rank: 67,874

Synopsis

This text prepares future professionals to intervene and treat children and families at risk. Coverage progresses from the historical context to different types of maltreatment, intervention techniques, treatment, and the social work system. This sixth edition offers more material on abuse by clergy, updated information on reporting laws and multidisciplinary teams, and expanded material on adolescent sex offenders and children witnessing domestic violence. Web exercises are also new. The author is a counselor in the private sector. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Incl. family roles/responsibilities/rights; extra- familial sexual abuse; foster care as a therapeutic tool.

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Explores many aspects of child abuse and neglect including the history, different types of abuse, intervention, treatment, therapeutic options, and prevention. Last updated in 1999, the new edition reflects recent research on neglect, as well as child sexual abuse aided by the Internet. Suitable for undergraduate or graduate courses in social work, psychology, sociology, and counseling and education programs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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