Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect

by Cynthia Crosson-Tower

Every ten seconds a child is being abused or neglected. But while child abuse and neglect are not new, the problem has become monumental in today's society. But why? Perhaps we live in a more violent society, or maybe the child protection system is not working. This book explores the issues surrounding abuse and neglect from several vantage points, addressing both the problems and the possible solutions that are crucial to the proper protection of our children This book provides a comprehensive overview of child abuse and neglect. It covers recognition, case management, and treatment for abused and neglected children, adding real-life vignettes to bring the statistics to life. It details the history of child welfare, an overview of families that are both functional and dysfunctional, and contrasts healthy child development with development hampered by abuse and neglect. Every type of maltreatment is discussed, from neglect and physical abuse to emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. The book concludes by providing a discussion of prevention, along with a consideration of the future. Social workers, psychologists, social services professionals, and educators.

Genres: Social Work, School, Education

448 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1988

Reviews

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the tenth edition-it’s a great intro in working with populations that have been traumatized as children, and has a slant towards the side of social work. I found it helpful for my class on counseling victims and perps of family trauma and abuse.

[Jason Lewis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excellent content; errors abound. Crosson-Tower, get a better editor.

[Jamie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really think that this book could have helped me to understand better.

[The Book Junkie Reads . . . · Rating 4 out of 5]

Required reading, but I really enjoyed learning this subject matter. It gave me a new perspective on abuse and neglect in America.

[Ashley McKinney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm going to school for Social Work, so this was a good and informational read for me. I recommend it for readers looking for information associated with child abuse and neglect.