A Sourcebook on Child Sexual Abuse - Hardcover

Finkelhor, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0803927487 ISBN 13: 9780803927483

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 1986

Synopsis

This important study of child sexual abuse by acknowledged experts is still very relevant today as it provides valuable Research and lessons from Case Studies as well as examining different Treatment approaches. The book has seen some wear on the cover mainly but there is no annoying underlinings or highlightings etc. Shipped from the UK.

About this title

Synopsis:

'An invaluable directional guide to such thorny issues as the 'prevalence of sexual abuse, children at high risk, offenders, effects and prevention' - New Society 'Exemplifies social science at its best. This sourcebook is thoughtful and knowledgeable, without being patronizing or condescending to the practitioners who must act on a day-to-day basis' - Journal of Marriage and the Family 'Eagerly awaited by the professionals involved in the field and does not disappoint...The student is provided with a bible which will serve well as a guide through the minefield of often contradictory literature on child sexual abuse' - Social Work Education 'An excellent resource because it is a comprehensive gathering of facts of child sexual abuse spanning the past ten years. It would be helpful to anyone involved in the intervention or research of child sexual abuse.It is an excellent overview for students' - Family Violence Bulletin 'Unique, up-to-the-minute, and indispensable for anyone who needs to understand what is known and not known about sexual abuse' - Murray A Straus, University of New Hampshire 'Researchers, students and service providers will appreciate the comprehensiveness and the organization of data in Finkelhor's book' - Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences As David Finkelhor says: 'There is an enormous present demand for reliable information about sexual abuse, and this book will fill it.

It demonstrates that far more is actually known about the problem than is generally thought'.

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0803927487
• ISBN 13: 9780803927483
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 280