Description
Book SynopsisFirst Published in 1989, Child Abuse and Neglect attempts to focus on the problem of child maltreatment by using a multidisciplinary approach. It presents findings from the fields of psychiatry, psychology, education, sociology, and social work from a broad theoretical perspective. Both micro and macro approaches are stressed in the work, with particular emphasis on social factors related to child abuse and neglect, characteristics of adults and families likely to abuse and neglect and interesting strategies of treatment including family therapy. Professionals actively involved in research and theory building, as well as those who work directly with abused and neglected children will find this book a useful form of reference.
Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Series 1. Child Abuse and Neglect: Theory, Research and Practice 2. Ecological Perspectives on Child Maltreatment: Research and Intervention 3. Variables Associated with Child Maltreatment and Implications for Prevention and Treatment 4. The Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect 5. Clinical Assessment Instruments in the Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect 6. Applications and Limitations of the Child Abuse Potential Inventory 7. Assessing and Treating High-risk Parenting Attitudes 8. Process and Outcome: Evaluation of the Sexual Abuse Treatment Project 9. Behavioral Characteristics of Maltreatment among Runaway and Homeless Youth 10. Child Abuse: An Ecological Perspective 11. Family Therapy as a Treatment Approach to Child Maltreatment 12. The S.A. T. P. The Psychodynamic Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse 13. Heart’s Wish Notes on Contributors Author Index Subject Index
