Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect

by Crosson-Tower, Cynthia

• ISBN13: 9780205337958
• ISBN10: 0205337953
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

"This best-selling text offers a comprehensive look at child maltreatment, incorporating history, case vignettes, and the author's own experience as a child protection worker."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Preface	xiii
The Maltreatment of Children from a Historical Perspective	1	(20)
Children as Property	1	(3)
Child Labor	4	(1)
Sexual Values, Attitudes, and Exploitation	5	(3)
The Incest Taboo	8	(2)
Recent History of Helping the Abused and Neglected Child	10	(3)
Child Protection Today	13	(8)
Summary	18	(1)
Exploration Questions	18	(1)
Suggested Readings	18	(1)
References	19	(2)
The Family: Roles, Responsibilities, and Rights	21	(21)
The Definition and Function of the Family	21	(2)
The Family as a System	23	(3)
Minority Family Systems	26	(7)
Family Problems and Dysfunction	33	(2)
The Family and Child Maltreatment	35	(7)
Summary	38	(1)
Exploration Questions	39	(1)
Suggested Readings	39	(1)
References	39	(3)
Maltreatment and the Developing Child	42	(21)
Developmental Stages	43	(14)
Developmental Differences	57	(6)
Summary	59	(1)
Exploration Questions	59	(1)
Suggested Readings	60	(1)
References	60	(3)
The Neglect of Children	63	(29)
The Neglect of the Concept of Neglect	63	(1)
Definition and Measurement of Neglect	63	(5)
Causes of Neglect	68	(3)
Problems in the Intervention	71	(1)
Neglected Children	72	(4)
Neglectful Parents	76	(16)
Summary	88	(1)
Exploration Questions	89	(1)
Suggested Reading	89	(1)
References	89	(3)
The Physical Abuse of Children	92	(29)
Causes of Physical Abuse	93	(1)
Psychopathological Categories	94	(2)
Interactional Categories	96	(2)
Environmental-Sociological-Cultural Categories	98	(2)
The Abused Child	100	(8)
Abusive Parents	108	(6)
Domestic Violence and Other Abuse within the Family	114	(7)
Summary	116	(1)
Exploration Questions	117	(1)
Suggested Reading	117	(1)
References	118	(3)
The Sexual Abuse of Children	121	(28)
Two Groups Approaches to Child Sexual Abuse	121	(2)
Definition of Child Sexual Abuse	123	(1)
Types of Sexual Abuse	124	(1)
The Progression of Sexual Abuse	125	(3)
Incidence of Sexual Abuse	128	(3)
Profile of the Abused Child	131	(3)
Degree of Trauma	134	(1)
Profile of the Perpetrator	135	(14)
Summary	144	(1)
Exploration Questions	145	(1)
Suggested Readings	145	(1)
References	146	(3)
Incest: Familial Abuse	149	(31)
Incest as a Problem Today	149	(1)
Who is to Blame	150	(1)
Father-Daughter Incest	151	(10)
Father-Son Incest	161	(2)
Mother-Daughter Incest	163	(2)
Mother-Son Incest	165	(3)
Brother-Sister Incest	168	(3)
Homosexual Sibling Incest	171	(1)
Incest with Uncles, Grandfathers, and Cousins	172	(3)
Why Incest Stops	175	(5)
Summary	176	(1)
Exploration Questions	176	(1)
Suggested Readings	177	(1)
References	177	(3)
Extrafamilial Sexual Abuse, Misuse, and Exploitation	180	(29)
Sexual Abuse Outside the Family	180	(10)
Sexual Misuse and Exploitation	190	(19)
Summary	205	(1)
Exploration Questions	206	(1)
Suggested Readings	206	(1)
References	207	(2)
The Emotional and Psychological Maltreatment of Children	209	(10)
Emotional and Psychological Maltreatment Defined	209	(10)
Summary	216	(1)
Exploration Questions	217	(1)
Suggested Readings	217	(1)
References	217	(2)
Intervention: Reporting and Investigation	219	(27)
Culturally Sensitive Intervention	219	(1)
The Intervention Process	220	(7)
Assessing Aspects of Risk	227	(2)
Assessing Causes and Services	229	(1)
Handling Emergencies	230	(1)
Assessment Interviewing	231	(15)
Summary	242	(1)
Exploration Questions	243	(1)
Suggested Readings	243	(1)
References	244	(2)
Intervention: Case Management and Roles of Other Professional	246	(19)
Case Management Considerations	246	(4)
Other Professional Involved in the Intervention Process	250	(15)
Summary	261	(1)
Exploration Questions	262	(1)
Suggested Readings	262	(1)
References	263	(2)
The Legal Response to Child Abuse and Neglect	265	(21)
The Legal Rights of Parents and Children	266	(1)
Types of Court Intervention	267	(1)
Juvenile Court	268	(9)
Advantages and Disadvantages of Juvenile Court	277	(1)
Criminal Court	278	(3)
Sex Offender Registration	281	(1)
The Media and the Court	282	(4)
Summary	282	(1)
Exploration Questions	283	(1)
Suggested Readings	283	(1)
References	284	(2)
Treatment: Physical Abuse and Neglect	286	(28)
Preparing to Provide Treatment	286	(1)
Providing Treatment	287	(5)
Treatment of Physically Abusive Families	292	(2)
Family-Centered Services	294	(2)
Treatment of the Child	296	(4)
Treatment of the Parents	300	(5)
Other Family Treatment	305	(1)
Treatment of the Sibling	306	(1)
Treatment of Neglectful Families	306	(8)
Summary	310	(1)
Exploration Questions	311	(1)
Suggested Readings	311	(1)
References	312	(2)
Treatment: Sexual Abuse	314	(26)
Issues Surrounding Treatment	314	(1)
Assumptions About the Treatment of the Sexually Abusive Family	315	(1)
Treatment Models	316	(1)
Treatment Methods	317	(3)
Treatment of Specific Family Members	320	(20)
Summary	336	(1)
Exploration Questions	337	(1)
Suggested Readings	337	(1)
References	338	(2)
Foster Care as a Therapeutic Tool	340	(10)
Problems with Foster Care	340	(1)
Alternatives to Foster Care	340	(1)
Therapeutic Potential in Foster Care	341	(2)
The Role and Importance of the Natural Parents	343	(1)
The Role of Foster Parents	344	(1)
Other Placement for Abused or Neglected Children	345	(5)
Summary	347	(1)
Exploration Questions	347	(1)
Suggested Readings	348	(1)
References	348	(2)
The Social Worker and the System	350	(17)
A Day in the Life of a Protective Worker	350	(3)
The Role of a Protective Social Worker	353	(7)
Does the System Work	360	(2)
Looking Toward the Future	362	(5)
Summary	364	(1)
Exploration Questions	365	(1)
Suggested Readings	365	(1)
References	365	(2)
Adults Abused as Children	367	(34)
Society's Misconceptions	367	(1)
Reasons for Adults Disclosure	368	(3)
Residual Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect	371	(1)
Effects from the Neglecting Family	371	(5)
Effects from the Physically Abusing Family	376	(2)
Long-term Effects of Domestic Violence	378	(1)
Effects from a Sexually Abusing Family	379	(10)
Effects from Extrafamilial Abuse	389	(2)
A Word About Resiliency	391	(1)
Treatment of Adults who Were Abused as Children	392	(9)
Summary	397	(1)
Exploration Questions	398	(1)
Suggested Readings	398	(1)
References	398	(3)
Prevention	401	(16)
Prevention Efforts in Schools	401	(6)
Prevention Efforts with Families	407	(5)
Prevention Efforts by Professionals	412	(1)
Prevention Efforts Within the Community and Nationality	412	(5)
Summary	414	(1)
Exploration Questions	414	(1)
References	415	(2)
Toward a Better Tomarrow	417	(13)
Changes in the Helping System	417	(6)
Changes in Society	423	(3)
Facing the Future	426	(1)
Research Needs	426	(4)
Summary	427	(1)
Exploration Questions	428	(1)
Suggested Readings	428	(1)
References	428	(2)
Index	430