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Childhood Sexual Abuse Developmental Effects Across the Lifespan

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ISBN-10: 0534576451

ISBN-13: 9780534576455

Edition: 2002

Authors: F. Felicia Ferrara

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This text sheds light on a deeply hidden, yet powerfully debilitating, experience of childhood: sexual abuse. The author strives to accurately present information on the complex dynamics that have an impact on individuals, families, school environments and society at large. With these dynamics in mind, the author presents a collection of varied issues that will better prepare a child care professional in working with children who have been abused.
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Book details

List price: $99.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 10/11/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English

Preface
A Review of Historical, Theoretical, and Applied Issues
Historical Review of Child Abuse Issues
Introduction
Mother's Role as Child Protector
Categories of Abuse Identified
Accusations of Abuse in Custody Cases
Legislative Advancements Regarding Child Abuse
Special Topics on Child Abuse
Summary
Discussion Questions
Perspectives of Pedophilic Behaviors
Introduction
Historical Beliefs
Federal Legislation
Pedophilia
Psychiatric Diagnosis
Etiology of Pedophilia
Motivation to Commit Child Sexual Abuse
Methods of Child Solicitation
Theoretical Models of Pedophilic Behavior
Summary
Discussion Questions
Documentation, Research, and Relevant Issues
Introduction
Early Documentation of Abuse
Mandated Reporting: A Historical View
Legislative Advances
Issues Surrounding Documentation
Research Tools and Resources
Tests as Research Tools
Discussion Questions
Theoretical Models of Child Sexual Abuse
Introduction
The Abusee's Perspective: Reactions to Child Sexual Abuse
Impact of Child Sexual Abuse: From Childhood to Adolescence
Syndrome of Paradoxical States
Theoretical Models
Summary
Discussion Questions
Theoretical Models of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery
Introduction
Five-Axis Diagnostic Evaluation Model (ABCDE): A Multidimensional Approach
Four-Factor Initiation of Therapy Model (ABLE)
Six-Factor Recovery Process Model (WAIVES)
Summary: Application of Theoretical Models
Discussion Questions
Emergence of Child Development Theories
Introduction
Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory
Erikson's Psychosocial Theory
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Processes
Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
Summary
Discussion Questions
Age-Specific and Treatment Issues Related to Sexual Abuse
Infant-Toddler Development
Introduction
Infant Development
Developmental Milestones
Symptomatic and Pathological Disorders
Gathering Physical Evidence
Summary
Discussion Questions
Preschool-Age Development
Introduction
Developmental Tasks
Developmental Milestones
Preschool Abuse Incidents
Symptomatic and Pathological Disorders
Summary
Discussion Questions
Early Childhood Development
Introduction
Theoretical Concepts
Developmental Milestones
Symptomatic and Pathological Disorders
Summary
Discussion Questions
Preadolescence and Adolescence
Introduction
Turbulence of Adolescence
Physiological Development
Developmental Milestones
Symptomatic and Pathological Disorders
Emotional Disorders and Gender Differences
Summary
Discussion Questions
Adulthood
Introduction
Theoretical Perspectives
Developmental Tasks of Adulthood
Symptomatic and Pathological Disorders and the DSM-IV-TR
Severe Pathology
Summary
Discussion Questions
Treatment Issues
Introduction
Adult Therapy Issues
Treatment Goals
Group Therapy
Special Considerations
Adolescent Therapy Services
Child Therapy Issues
Summary
Discussion Questions
References
Index