Download or read book Psychological Assessment of Sexually Abused Children and Their Families written by William N Friedrich and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2002 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for professionals in the field of child maltreatment, this authoritative book presents a compelling theoretical framework that guide's assessment of children and adolescents who have been sexually abused and their parents. The book is designed to make it easier for clinicians to select a number of measures or procedures across three dimensions that have considerable clinical relevance – attachment, dysregulations, and self-perception. Psychological Assessment of Sexually Abused Children and Their Families features in particular the assessment of sexually aggressive children and an extensive set of interview formats, checklists, and other forms that clinicians will find especially useful in evaluating children and their families. The book is also richly illustrated with case studies.
Download or read book The Evaluation of Child Sexual Abuse Allegations written by Kathryn Kuehnle and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-12-23 with total page 789 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The editors of this collection are experienced practitioners and teachers of forensic psychology. They have collected chapters written by nationally and internationally respected experts in applied research and practice to provide others with their best advice and knowledge on conducting evaluations for and testifying in court.
Download or read book Medical Evaluation of Child Sexual Abuse written by Martin A. Finkel and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2002 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This newly updated edition of the top-selling reference manual for the medical evaluation of suspected child sexual abuse has been expanded to reflect the increasing importance of properly performed, well-documented examinations. Not only does the book cover aspects of the physical examination and diagnosis for sexual abuse, its additional coverage of interviewing children and collecting evidence for criminal investigations makes it an inclusive guidebook for all aspects of the child sexual abuse evaluation process.
Download or read book Evaluation of the Sexually Abused Child written by Astrid M. Heger and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2000-09-07 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a group of nationally-recognized physicians, Evaluation of the Sexually Abused Child, 2E is a comprehensive and authoritative resource that provides a step-by-step discussion of how to interview and clinically evaluate suspected child sexual abuse cases. The contributors draw on their extensive experience to provide sensitive and practical guidance on psychological aspects of abuse, conducting the medical interview and physical exam to make a diagnosis, sexually transmitted disease, and the role of the physician in court. This new edition includes updated information on lab techniques, revised protocols for intervention programs, and a host of new data from several recently released longitudinal studies that followed abused children into adolescence and adulthood. A key feature of the first edition, a photographic atlas documenting and classifying ambiguous signs of abuse, has been expanded by more than 40% to incorporate new photos on the sexual abuse of adolescents, patterns of healing trauma, and additional examples of normal variations and medical conditions.
Download or read book Handbook of Child Sexual Abuse written by Paris Goodyear-Brown and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-09 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the identification, assessment, and treatment of child sexual abuse The field of child sexual abuse has experienced an explosion of research, literature, and enhanced treatment methods over the last thirty years. Representing the latest refinements of thought in this field, Handbook of Child Sexual Abuse: Identification, Assessment, and Treatment combines the most current research with a wealth of clinical experience. The contributing authors, many of whom are pioneers in their respective specialties, include researchers and clinicians, forensic interviewers and law enforcement professionals, caseworkers and victim advocates, all of whom do the work of helping children who have been sexually victimized. Offering a snapshot of the state of the field as it stands today, Handbook of Child Sexual Abuse explores a variety of issues related to child sexual abuse, from identification, assessment, and treatment methods to models for implementation and prevention, including: The impact of sexual abuse on the developing brain The potential implications of early sexual victimization Navigating 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 behavior Secondary trauma and vicarious traumatization Cultural considerations and prevention efforts Edited by a leader in the field of child therapy, this important reference equips helping professionals on the front lines in the battle against child sexual abuse not merely with state-of-the-art knowledge but also with a renewed vision for the importance of their role in the shaping of our culture and the healing of victimized children.
Download or read book Evaluating Child Sexual Abuse written by Ann S. Botash and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An integral part of the training of examiners who perform child sexual abuse examinations. This is an extremely high-need area." -- Lori D. Frasier, M.D., Director, Child Protection Program, Children's Hospital, University of Missouri Health Sciences Center
Download or read book Responding to Children and Adolescents who Have Been Sexually Abused written by World Health Organization and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sexual abuse of children and adolescents is a gross violation of their rights and a global public health problem. It adversely affects the health of children and adolescents. Health care providers are in a unique position to provide an empathetic response to children and adolescents who have been sexually abused. Such a response can go a long way in helping survivors recover from the trauma of sexual abuse. WHO has published new clinical guidelines Responding to Children and Adolescents Who Have Been Sexually Abused aimed at helping front-line health workers, primarily from low resource settings, in providing evidence-based, quality, trauma-informed care to survivors. The guidelines emphasize the importance of promoting safety, offering choices and respecting the wishes and autonomy of children and adolescents. They cover recommendations for post-rape care and mental health; and approaches to minimizing distress in the process of taking medical history, conducting examination and documenting findings.
Download or read book Assessing Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Preschool Children written by Sandra K. Hewitt and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1999 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `It was a pleasure to read Sandra Hewitt's book because she obviously writes from an in-depth experience of working with young children. Her book also communicates a passionate concern that professionals need to understand and listen properly to children and avoid viewing the stressful area of child protection mainly from an adult perspective' - Children and SocietyWritten to help frontline practitioners assess and manage cases with children aged 18 months to six years who present with allegations of child abuse, this book provides concrete and easily understood information about basic child development, interview procedures and case management theory.Extensive experience is integrated with the research literature to provide: an overview of child development information as it applies to interviewing young children; a protocol for assessment of preverbal children that is grounded in theory and research; a format for assessment of children aged three to five; a review of the strengths and weaknesses of some current interview formats; a technique for structured interviewing; and a procedure for structured reunification of a child with an alleged abuser after unproven allegations. Case examples are used throughout the book.
Download or read book Medical Evaluation of Physically and Sexually Abused Children written by Carol Jenny and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 1996-06-24 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume serves as both a very good translation of medical terms as well as a guide pointing to which aspects of thee findings in a medical examination are significant and which are not. In addition, the book provides extensive bibliographies of a variety of topics associated with child physical and sexual abuse. —Anne Boydston Park, Cabrini College As a health professional working with sexually abused children, your goal is to obtain the most thorough and accurate assessment of a child′s condition. Medical Evaluation of Physically and Sexually Abused Children introduces the current spectrum of knowledge on physical and sexual abuse in the medical literature. In addition, this resource serves as an integral reference to find specific information among the vast amount available. Balanced coverage features citations to the literature from both sides of issues that remain controversial, and a glossary of medical terms provides accessible definitions. This vital study guide covers critical issues surrounding the accurate diagnosis and evidence taking in suspected physical child abuse, and it provides the necessary assessment guidelines specific to a forensic examination of the sexually assaulted child and sexually transmitted diseases in children.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to the Evaluation of Sexual Abuse in the Prepubertal Child written by Angelo P. Giardino and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1992 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carefully developed and thoroughly field tested, this volume is a guide to aid practitioners in the identification, evaluation, and documentation of suspected sexual abuse of children. It will be invaluable to a broad range of professionals, including pediatricians, doctors, nurses, health care and child protection workers, clinical social workers, and psychologists. With over 45 medical illustrations, the manual reassures caregiving professionals in their role as health care provider and/or child advocate. It provides a solid reference showing how to proceed with medical and psychological assessment and gives practical guidelines for doing physical and genital examinations, pertinent laboratory studies, and proper documentation.
Download or read book Evaluation of the Sexually Abused Child written by Astrid Heger and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2000-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A state-of-the-art multimedia presentation of how to interview and evaluate sexually abused children, this CD-ROM is based on Oxford's widely acclaimed textbook Evaluation of the Sexually Abused Child. It includes fully-searchable comprehensive text and references, a full-color photo atlas, real-time video case simulations, actual patient interviews, and follow-up evaluation. The CD-ROM contains these four components: Fully searchable text: Featuring a photo atlas and detailed analysis of the medical, forensic, and legal aspects of child sexual abuse, this text is authored by a team of contributors which includes many of the preeminent experts in their field. Hypertext linkage allows searching and comparison of widely sparated words and concepts, as well as quick look-up of illustrations, videos, and photographs. Cases in Pediatric Gynecology: Six pediatric gynecology cases are presented in detail, from initial history to final diagnosis. Two of the cases are forensic referral cases in which child sexual abuse was suspected. Videos of the actual patient interviews are presented. The user is asked to look for signs of sexual abuse, and indicate if further forensic follow-up is required. He/she must conduct a virtual physical exam, suggest tentative diagnosis, and order appropriate texts and procedures. Each case concludes with a discussion of the conditions involved, an analysis of the users workup, and a list of references. Consultations in Pediatric Gynecology: The user plays the role of consultant on 28 cases, each of which includes a short description, an illustrated discussion of the patient, one or more questions concerning diagnosis and treatment, and final discussion. Legal Opinions: The user is asked to evaluate the legal status of 30 separate cases. Given a brief description and image, the user must categorize the case as normal, abnormal but not involving sexual abuse, or pathognomonic of sexual abuse. in addition, the reader may choose to: Search the complete glossary of words and concepts Print various amounts of text from any display Display illustrations from several different parts of the photo atlas simultaneously for comparison Save clinical records, so as to have a record of cases already completed Customize a select reference list, downloadable into any standard word processing program Enjoy on-line customer service and support Minimum System requirements: Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements: PC: 150 MHz Pentium processor, 6MB hard disk space, 32MB RAM recommended. SVGA monitor, 4X CD-ROM drive, Windows 95 or higher, Quicktime for Windows 2.5 or higher. Mac: 120 MHz PowerPC, 6 MB hard disk space, at least 16MB RAM for applications, monitor displaying thousands of colors, 4X CD-ROM drive, Mac OS 7.5 or higher, Quicktime 2.5 or higher.
Download or read book Vulnerable Populations written by Suzanne M. Sgroi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1988 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the latest clinical methods and advances in the treatment of these victims. Individual chapters treat play therapy, time-limited group therapy for adolescents, stages of recovery, and sexual abuse avoidance training. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Vulnerable Populations written by Suzanne Sgroi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1988-03-01 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this much-awaited companion book to Vulnerable Populations, Volume 1, Dr. Suzanne Sgroi along with sixteen other veteran practioners describes the latest clinical methods and advances in treating victims of sexual abuse and sexual offenders. Copious in case examples and professional insight, this second volume also addresses and often overlooked but particularly vulnerable population - those with mental retardation
Download or read book The Physically and Sexually Abused Child written by Clarence Eugene Walker and published by Pergamon. This book was released on 1988 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Handbook on Sexual Abuse of Children written by Lenore E. Walker and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Psychological Assessment of Sexually Abused Children and Their Families written by William N Friedrich and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2002 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for professionals in the field of child maltreatment, this authoritative book presents a compelling theoretical framework that guide's assessment of children and adolescents who have been sexually abused and their parents. The book is designed to make it easier for clinicians to select a number of measures or procedures across three dimensions that have considerable clinical relevance – attachment, dysregulations, and self-perception. Psychological Assessment of Sexually Abused Children and Their Families features in particular the assessment of sexually aggressive children and an extensive set of interview formats, checklists, and other forms that clinicians will find especially useful in evaluating children and their families. The book is also richly illustrated with case studies.
Download or read book Sexual Abuse of Young Children written by Kee MacFarlane and published by . This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
