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This book investigates the silence that surrounds the sexual abuse of children by women; uncovering the denial, minimization and rationales used by the victims, the perpetrators and the professionals.



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"Refreshing as both an academically thought-provoking work and a helpful practice guide. For anyone working in the area of child welfare...Highly recommended." -- D.A. Mathews, Choice



Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Putting Child Sexual Abuse into Context 3. The Professionals 4. The Child Victim 5. The Female Offender 6. The Last Word

Child Abuse Gender and Society Routledge Research

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
      Publication Date: 6/18/2010 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780415882941, 978-0415882941
      ISBN10: 041588294X
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      Gender studies, gender groups Gender studies: women and girls

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This book investigates the silence that surrounds the sexual abuse of children by women; uncovering the denial, minimization and rationales used by the victims, the perpetrators and the professionals.



      Trade Review

      "Refreshing as both an academically thought-provoking work and a helpful practice guide. For anyone working in the area of child welfare...Highly recommended." -- D.A. Mathews, Choice



      Table of Contents

      1. Introduction 2. Putting Child Sexual Abuse into Context 3. The Professionals 4. The Child Victim 5. The Female Offender 6. The Last Word

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