Rape Of The Innocent: Understanding And Preventing Child Sexual Abuse / Edition 1

by Juliann Whetsell Mitchell

Overview

Written for mental health professionals, crisis hot line workers, educators and clergy, this resource discusses how to prevent and recognise child sexual abuse and what to do if abuse is suspected. The content covers many settings in which sexual abuse may occur, including the home, day care and group settings. A special section addresses abuse of minority children and those who are handicapped. The author has also included a glossary of terms relevant to the study and prevention of abuse.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781560323945
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/01/1995
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	388
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Juliann Whetsell-Mitchell, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and a nationally certified counselor. Dr. Whetsell-Mitchell works in a private practice setting where she provides psychotherapy to individuals and families.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 THE MANY FACES OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CHAPTER 2 INDICATORS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE: CHILDREN AT RISK CHAPTER 3 SEXUAL ABUSER PROFILES CHAPTER 4 THE HOWS AND WHYS OF VICTIMIZATION CHAPTER 5 RITUALISTIC ABUSE CHAPTER 6 PARENTS AS PROTECTORS CHAPTER 7 DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD: ORIGINS OF THE SELF CHAPTER 8 PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOLERS, PRIMARY GRADERS, AND ADOLESCENTS CHAPTER 9 ISSUES AND COMPONENTS OF PREVENTION PROGRAMS CHAPTER 10 CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND PORNOGRAPHY CHAPTER 11 MINORITY CHILDREN CHAPTER 12 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Editorial Reviews

Covers what child sexual abuse is; indicators of child sexual abuse; sexual abuser profiles; how and why victimization occurs; ritualistic abuse; parents as protectors; development of the child; prevention programs; issues and components of prevention programs; child sexual abuse and pornography; minority children; and children with special needs. Ample resources are provided. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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