
Child Sexual Abuse
Informing Practice from Research
Radcliffe Publishing Ltd
1st Edition
Published on 1. July 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
130 pages
978-1-85775-362-2 (ISBN)
Description
Child sexual abuse is widespread and often an element of many other social difficulties. This book outlines a number of different ways professionals can help, particularly focusing on the role of social workers and mental health professionals. It describes how professional intervention can improve the outcome for sexually abused children and their families. It is based on extensive evidence-based research and includes summaries of the implications for practice. Funded by a grant from the Department of Health and reviewed by an expert advisory group, this book covers the child protection process and psychological treatments in a clear and accessible format.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Reference
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
210 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85775-362-2 (9781857753622)
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Persons
David Jones was born in Florence, Alabama, and currently resides in Birmingham, Alabama, with his wife Tonia, and their two sons, Jeremiahand Micah. He attended The University of Alabama at Birmingham where he received a Bachelors Degree in Communication Studies and also holds a Masters Degree in Biblical and Theological Foundations from AsburyTheological Seminary. David's inspiration for this book comes from his own personal experience of disobedience and God's deliverance from the consequences. David attends Sixteenth Street Baptist Church where he serves as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, in the Men's Ministry, and in the Fatherhood Ministry.
Content
Background factors in childhood sexual abuse. Associated problems for a child who has been sexually abused. The referral and early planning. The investigation and initial assessment. Child protection conference. Comprehensive assessment and planning. Implementation, review and deregistration. Psychological treatments. Measuring outcomes. Conclusions. Implications for managers, practitioners and planners and commissioners of services. References. Appendices.