Child Abuse and Neglect Multidisciplinary Approaches,9780205308774

Child Abuse and Neglect Multidisciplinary Approaches

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9780205308774
ISBN10: 0205308775
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2000-06-01
Publisher(s): Pearson
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Summary

This book offers a clear and concise summary of the current issues in the child abuse and neglect field. Examining the major theories used to explain child abuse and neglect, this book explores cultural diversity issues, definitions of abuse, maltreatment, and neglect. Also considered are the social and psychological factors related to abuse, treatment issues, describes prevention and policy issues, and explores various professional roles. For anyone interested in social work.

Table of Contents

Preface xv
Introduction to Child Abuse and Neglect
1(27)
Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect
3(3)
Theories of Child Maltreatment
6(15)
The Medical Model
9(1)
Sociobiology
10(1)
Psychoanalytic Theory
11(2)
Behavioral and Social Learning Theories
13(1)
Intergenerational Transmission Theory
14(1)
Exchange Theory
15(1)
Labeling Theory and Symbolic Interactionism
15(1)
Structural Family Systems Theory
16(1)
The Ecological Approach
17(1)
Feminist/Conflict Theory
18(1)
Structural-Functional/Anomine/Strain Theory
19(1)
Cultural Spillover Theory
20(1)
Cross-Cultural Approaches and Family Violence
20(1)
Summary
21(1)
Study Questions
21(1)
References
21(7)
Cultural Diversity Issues in Counseling
28(20)
Diversity in the United States
28(3)
Poverty in the United States
31(1)
Epidemiology
32(6)
Socioeconomic Status
33(1)
Age
33(1)
Gender
34(1)
Race and Ethnicity
34(1)
Marital Status
35(1)
Region
36(1)
Other Studies
36(1)
Help-Seeking Behavior
37(1)
Bias in Diagnosing Mental Disorders
37(1)
Health Data
38(1)
Multicultural Issues in Clinical Work
39(4)
Professional Bias
43(1)
Summary
44(1)
Study Questions
44(1)
References
45(3)
Sexual Abuse
48(11)
Definitions
48(1)
Epidemiology
49(2)
Indicators
51(1)
Medical Indicators of Sexual Abuse
51(1)
Psychosocial Indicators of Sexual Abuse
52(1)
Sexual Abuse and Culture
52(1)
Finkelhor's Model of Sexual Abuse
53(1)
Sexual Abuse and Incest
54(1)
Sexual Abuse and Custody Disputes
55(1)
Summary
56(1)
Study Questions
56(1)
References
56(3)
Physical Abuse
59(18)
Definitions
59(1)
The Conflict Tactics Scales
60(1)
Epidemiology
60(2)
Corporal Punishment
62(1)
Effects of Corporal Punishment
63(1)
Sibling Abuse
63(1)
Sibling Abuse
64(1)
Children Exposed to Domestic Violence
64(1)
Childhood Exposure to Domestic Violence
65(1)
Domestic Violence and Homicide
65(1)
Indicators
66(1)
Medical Indicators of Physical Abuse
66(1)
Psychosocial Indicators of Physical Abuse
66(1)
Violence in the United States
67(1)
Child Fatalities due to Maltreatment
68(2)
Shaken Infant Syndrome
70(1)
Physical Abuse---1
71(1)
Physical Abuse---2
72(1)
Summary
73(1)
Study Questions
73(1)
References
73(4)
Neglect
77(10)
Definitions
77(2)
Epidemiology
79(1)
Drug/Alcohol Abuse
80(2)
Failure to Thrive
82(1)
Indicators
82(1)
Medical Indicators of Neglect
82(1)
Psychosocial Indicators of Neglect
82(1)
Neglect---1
83(1)
Neglect---2
83(1)
Neglect---3
83(1)
Neglect---4
84(1)
Summary
84(1)
Study Questions
85(1)
References
85(2)
Emotional and Psychological Abuse
87(13)
Definitions
87(1)
Epidemiology
88(1)
Measuring Emotional and Psychological Abuse
89(1)
The Mother-Child Relationship Evaluation
89(1)
Parental Acceptance-Rejection Questionnaires
90(1)
Indicators
90(2)
Medical Indicators of Emotional and Psychological Abuse
91(1)
Psychosocial Indicators of Emotional and Psychological Abuse
91(1)
Emotional Abuse and Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
92(1)
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
93(1)
Emotional and Psychological Abuse
94(1)
Divorce and Emotional and Psychological Abuse---1
94(1)
Divorce and Emotional and Psychological Abuse---2
95(1)
Multiple Abuse Issues
96(1)
Summary
97(1)
Study Questions
98(1)
References
98(2)
Multidisciplinary Teams for Management of Child Abuse and Neglect
100(24)
The Multidisciplinary Team Approach
101(1)
Evaluation of the Multidisciplinary Team Approach
102(2)
The Social Construction Approach
104(2)
The Symbolic Interactionist Approach
106(1)
Conflict Theory
107(1)
The Conflicting Case of Hospitalizing a Child
107(2)
Theoretical Synthesis
109(1)
Returning a Child at Risk
110(1)
Disagreement among the Multidisciplinary Team Members
110(1)
A Letter to the Judge
111(1)
Interventions
112(1)
Problem Solving and Decision Making
113(2)
Managing Conflict and Overcoming Barriers
115(3)
Implications for Further Research
118(1)
Summary
119(1)
Study Questions
119(1)
References
119(5)
The Process of Diagnosing, Assessing, and Interviewing in Child Abuse
124(37)
Child Abuse and Neglect Assessments
126(3)
The State Social Service Assessment
126(1)
The Medical Assessment
127(1)
The Psychological Assessment
128(1)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
129(3)
The Psychiatric Assessment
130(1)
The Law Enforcement Assessment
131(1)
The Attorney Assessment
131(1)
Interviewing Considerations
132(1)
Special Areas to Address in the Assessment Process
133(5)
Memory and Suggestibility
133(2)
False Allegations
135(1)
The False Memory and Repressed/Recovered Memory Debate
136(1)
Recanting
137(1)
Interviewing and Assessment Techniques
138(7)
Recommendations
145(3)
Psychological Evaluation---1 (Brief Version)
148(2)
Psychological Evaluation---2 (Brief Version)
150(2)
Summary
152(1)
Study Questions
153(1)
References
153(8)
Treatment
161(41)
Child Resilience
162(1)
Psychosocial Developmental Theory
163(1)
Psychosocial Development
164(1)
The Abuser and the Abused
165(1)
Offenders
165(1)
Treatment for Abused Victims
165(2)
Physical Abuse, Emotional and Psychological Abuse, and Neglect
167(2)
Sexual Abuse
169(2)
Programs for Parents/Caregivers
171(7)
The Group Therapy Selection Process
172(1)
Physical Abuse and Neglect
173(1)
Sexual Abuse
174(1)
Therapy for the Mothers of Sexually Abused Children
174(1)
Psychoeducational Groups for Parents
175(3)
Description of the Parent Support Group
178(7)
Evaluation Session
178(1)
First Session--Introductions
178(1)
The STEP Program
179(1)
Discipline Techniques
179(1)
Ambivalent Feelings
180(1)
Child and Adolescent Sexuality
180(1)
Child and Adolescent Development
180(1)
Exploration of Feelings
181(1)
Stress Management
181(1)
Behavior Modification
182(1)
Problem Solving
182(2)
Guest Speakers
184(1)
Communication and Anger Management
184(1)
Evaluations and Graduation Party
184(1)
Parent Group Sessions
185(1)
Recommendations
186(1)
A Group Treatment Program for Abused and Neglected Children
187(4)
Program Objectives
188(1)
Program Description
188(2)
The Cotherapist Team
190(1)
Treatment---1
191(1)
Treatment---2
192(1)
Treatment---3
192(1)
Treatment Plan
193(1)
Summary and Recommendations
193(2)
Study Questions
195(1)
References
196(6)
A Program Evaluation of the Parent Support Group
202(17)
Objectives
202(1)
Methodology
203(2)
Research Plan
203(1)
Operational Definitions of Variables
203(1)
Data Collection
204(1)
Data Sources
204(1)
Data Analysis
204(1)
Limitations of This Study
205(1)
Results
205(9)
Description of the Groups
205(1)
Children's Behaviors
205(1)
Participant Stress
206(1)
Parent--Child Relationship
206(3)
Knowledge Levels
209(1)
Therapist Performance, Group Dynamics, and Group Content
209(1)
Group Recommendations Form
210(4)
Recommendations for the Parent Support Group
214(1)
Recommendations for Qualitative Evaluation Research
215(1)
Summary
216(1)
Study Questions
217(1)
References
217(2)
Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
219(14)
Politics and Policy
219(2)
Decreasing and Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
221(2)
Child Abuse and Juvenile Delinquency
223(1)
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs
223(1)
Prevention in the School System
224(1)
The Circumplex Model and Child Abuse and Neglect
224(1)
Research and Prevention
225(3)
Reducing Stress and Burnout
228(1)
Summary
229(1)
Study Questions
230(1)
References
230(3)
Appendix A: The Epidemiology of Child Abuse and Neglect 233(10)
Appendix B: Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect 243(3)
Appendix C: Domestic Violence Certification Program and Sample Syllabi 246(10)
Appendix D: Journal Resources 256(2)
Appendix E: Resources 258(3)
Index 261

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