Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect, 9th edition
Published by Pearson (June 20, 2013) © 2014
- Cynthia Crosson-Tower
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BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1:Â Â Â Â The Maltreatment of Children from a Historical Perspective
Chapter 2:Â Â Â Â The Family: Roles, Responsibilities, and Rights
Chapter 3:Â Â Â Â Maltreatment and the Developing Child
Chapter 4:Â Â Â Â The Neglect of Children
Chapter 5:Â Â Â Â The Physical Abuse of Children
Chapter 6:Â Â Â Â The Sexual Abuse of Children
Chapter 7:Â Â Â Â Intrafamilial Abuse
Chapter 8:Â Â Â Â Extrafamilial Sexual Abuse, Misuse, and Exploitation
Chapter 9:Â Â Â Â Psychological Maltreatment of Children
Chapter 10:Â Â Intervention: Reporting, Investigation and Case Management
Chapter 11:Â Â The Legal Response to Child Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 12:Â Â Treatment: Physical Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 13:Â Â Treatment: Sexual Abuse
Chapter 14:Â Â Foster Care as a Therapeutic Tool
Chapter 15:Â Â Adults Abused as Children
Chapter 16:  Working in Child Protection Â
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 FULL TABLE OF CONTENTS:
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Chapter 1:    The Maltreatment of Children from a Historical Perspective      Â
Children as PropertyÂ
Child Labor   Â
Sexual Values, Attitudes, and Exploitation Â
The Incest Taboo    Â
Recent History of Helping the Abused and Neglected Child
Child Protection Today       Â
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Chapter 2:    The Family: Roles, Responsibilities, and Rights    Â
The Definition and Function of the Family Â
The Family as a System    Â
Minority Family Systems    Â
Family Problems and Dysfunction  Â
The Family and Child Maltreatment
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Chapter 3:    Maltreatment and the Developing Child    Â
Developmental Stages       Â
Development, Maltreatment, and Resiliency
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Chapter 4:    The Neglect of Children     Â
The Neglect of the Concept of Neglect     Â
Definition and Measurement of Neglect    Â
Causes of Neglect   Â
Problems in Intervention    Â
Neglected Children  Â
Neglectful Parents   Â
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Chapter 5:    The Physical Abuse of Children     Â
Causes of Physical Abuse   Â
Risk Assessment and Physical Abuse        1
Symptoms of Physical Abuse        Â
Abusive Parents      Â
Domestic Violence and Other Abuse within the Family
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Chapter 6:    The Sexual Abuse of Children       Â
Two Groups’ Approaches to Child Sexual Abuse   Â
Definition of Child Sexual Abuse    Â
Types of Sexual Abuse      Â
Progression of Sexual Abuse
Incidence of Sexual Abuse Â
Profile of the Abused Child Â
Degree of Trauma  Â
Profile of the Perpetrator   Â
Which People Become Perpetrators?        Â
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Chapter 7:    Intrafamilial Abuse  Â
Intrafamilial abuse  as a Problem Today  Â
Societal Contributions to Incest     Â
Father—Daughter Incest     Â
Father—Son Incest   Â
Mother—Daughter Incest    Â
Mother—Son Incest  Â
Brother—Sister Incest
Homosexual Sibling Incest  Â
Incest with Uncles, Grandfathers, and Cousins    Â
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Chapter 8:    Extrafamilial Sexual Abuse, Misuse, and Exploitation      Â
Dynamics and Characteristics of Sexual Abuse outside the Family       Â
Sexual Abuse by Clergy     Â
Sexual Abuse in Day Care SettingsÂ
Sex Rings    Â
Child Pornography, Sexual Deviance, and the Internet   Â
Child Prostitution     Â
Missing Children      Â
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Chapter 9:    Psychological Maltreatment of Children    Â
Psychological Maltreatment Defined
The Roots of Psychological Maltreatment  Â
Characteristics of the Psychologically Maltreated Child    Â
Family Dynamics    Â
Ritualistic Abuse               Â
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Chapter 10:  Intervention: Reporting, Investigation and Case Management    Â
Culturally Sensitive Intervention    Â
Understanding the Intervention Process
Reporting
Investigation and Assessment
Exploring Causes and Services      Â
Handling Emergencies     Â
Assessment Interviewing Â
Other Professionals Involved in the Intervention Process
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Chapter 11:  The Legal Response to Child Abuse and Neglect   Â
The Legal Rights of Parents and Children  Â
Types of Court InterventionÂ
Sex Offender Registration  Â
The Media and the Court
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Chapter 12:  Treatment: Physical Abuse and Neglect    Â
Preparing to Provide Treatment    Â
Providing TreatmentÂ
Family-Centered Services
Treatment of Physically Abusive Families
Treatment of Neglectful Families
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Chapter 13:Â Â Treatment: Sexual Abuse
Issues Surrounding Treatment      Â
Treatment Models   Â
Treatment Methods Â
Treatment of Specific Family Members    Â
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Chapter 14:  Foster Care as a Therapeutic Tool Â
Problems with Foster Care Â
Alternatives to Foster Care Â
Therapeutic Potential in Foster Care
The Role and Importance of the Natural Parents Â
The Role of Foster Parents Â
Other Placement for Abused or Neglected Children        Â
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Chapter 15:Â Â Adults Abused as Children
Society’s Misconceptions    Â
Reasons for Adults’ Disclosure      Â
Effects from the Neglecting FamilyÂ
Effects from the Physically Abusing Family
Long-Term Effects of Domestic Violence  Â
Effects from a Sexually Abusing Family   Â
Effects from Extrafamilial Abuse   Â
A Word about Resiliency
Treatment of Adults Who Were Abused as Children       Â
Therapists’ Responses to Working with SurvivorsÂ
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Chapter 16:  Working in Child Protection Â
A Day in the Life of a Protective Worker  Â
Skills and Qualifications Needed for Child Protetion
The Challenges of Working in Child Protection
An Eye Toward Prevention
Working Toward a Better Tomorrow        Â
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