Social Work and Child Sexual Abuse, 1st Edition

Here is an indispensable book highlighting information on the problem of child sexual abuse for anyone concerned with the welfare of young children. Focusing on the social worker’s role in responding to the abuse of children, this highly practical volume assesses the state of knowledge about sexual abuse. It includes reviews of the historical context in which sexual abuse takes place and sheds light on issues surrounding the professional’s responses to sexual abuse, alternative models of sexual abuse treatment programs, and practice knowledge developments. The contributors have also addressed a number of clinical issues including family treatment and social work treatment at a juvenile court, as well as the role of the courts and the problem of sexual abuse and sexual education in child-caring institutions.Social Work and Child Sexual Abuse 1st Edition is written by David A Shore; Jon Conte and published by Routledge. ISBNs for Social Work and Child Sexual Abuse are 9781317739487, 1317739485 and the print ISBNs are 9780917724985, 0917724984. Additional ISBNs include 9781315792767, 9781317739494, 9781317739470.