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.
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Weight: 560g
Dimensions: 187 x 231mm
Publication Date: 01 Apr 2014
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
Publication City/Country: United States
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781483333113
About Cynthia D. Crosson-Tower
Dr. Cynthia Crosson-Tower is a national expert on child abuse and neglect and the author of numerous books and publications including Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect Exploring Child Welfare: A Practice Perspective When Children Are Abused: An Educators Guide to Intervention Secret Scars: A Guide for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Homeless Students A Clergy Guide to Child Abuse and Neglect and How Schools Can Combat Child Abuse and Neglect. In addition she has authored several monographs including Designing and Implementing a School Reporting Protocol: A How-to-Manual for Massachusetts Teachers for the Childrens Trust Fund in Boston and An Educators Guide to School Reporting Protocol for Catholic Schools. Dr. Crosson-Tower has taught in the behavioral sciences department at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts for 24 years also founding the Child Protection Institute and serving as director there. She has consulted for schools churches and social agencies and offers workshops and training nationally and internationally. Dr. Crosson-Tower also maintains a private practice Harvest Counseling and Consultation specializing in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.