Abuse in the Jewish Community Religious and Communal Factors that Undermine the Apprehension of Offenders and the Treatment of Victims

by Salamon, Michael J.

• ISBN13: 9789655240641
• ISBN10: 9655240649
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-11-01
• Publisher: Urim Publications

Summary

Michael J. Salamon, Ph.D.' s book is so important in that it actually sheds light on this issue and identifies how and why abuse in the Jewish community is less reported and less known than that in the Catholic Church or within other religious groups. -- Robin Sax, author of It Happens Every Day; Dr. Michael Salamon raises some very important questions about the role of spiritual leaders giving guidance on matters of abuse in the Jewish community. One need not agree with Dr. Salamon on every case he cites to recognize that the issues he addresses must be confronted by the Jewish community and its leadership. -- Rabbi Hershel Billet

Author Biography

Michael J. Salamon, PhD, is the founder and director of the Adult Developmental Center, Inc. (ADC), a comprehensive psychological consulting practice in Hewlett, New York. The ADC specializes in substance abuse and alcoholism counseling; crisis management; child, family, and marital counseling; and gerontology. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association as well as of the Gerontological Society of America’s Behavioral and Social Sciences Section.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 7
Acknowledgements	p. 13
An Introduction	p. 17
Defining Abuse	p. 24
Abuse: A Definition	p. 25
Grooming Behaviors and Depersonalization	p. 30
The Impact of Abuse	p. 33
Jewish Law	p. 42
Chillul Hashem	p. 49
Mesirah	p. 51
Lashon Hora	p. 55
Cultural Issues	p. 58
Survivorship	p. 59
Daat Torah	p. 64
Conflicted Therapy, Conflicted Therapists	p. 75
A Need for Therapy	p. 76
Mixed Allegiance	p. 78
Clients and Religion	p. 83
The Consultation Room	p. 91
A Learning Experience	p. 92
Rabbinics in Therapy	p. 97
Backlash	p. 106
Going Forward	p. 111
Addendum	p. 119
Abuse Prevention and Treatment Resources	p. 119
Glossary	p. 122
References	p. 125
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