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Handbook of child sexual abuse : identification, assessment, and treatment

Goodyear-Brown, P

Handbook of child sexual abuse : identification, assessment, and treatment - Hoboken, N.J.; Chichester Wiley; John Wiley [distributor] 2012

This book offers a snapshot of the state of the field of child sexual abuse. It explores a variety of issues related to child sexual abuse, from identification, assessment, and treatment methods to models for implementation and prevention. Topics include: The impact of sexual abuse on the developing brain; potential implications of early sexual victimization; the complexities of multidisciplinary teams; forensic interviewing and clinical assessment; treatment options for children who have traumagenic symptoms as a response to their sexual victimization; treating children with sexual behavior problems and adolescents who engage in illegal sexual behaviour; secondary trauma and vicarious traumatization; cultural considerations and prevention efforts.

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