Understanding Sexual Abuse

Author : Tim Hein
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830881048

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Understanding Sexual Abuse by Tim Hein Pdf

“It is said that the true test of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable members.” As many as one in four girls and one in six boys experience sexual abuse during childhood, and it’s estimated that as many as half of the incidents are never reported. This means that countless millions in our societies, both children and adults, carry this complex, often hidden pain. What does the path to healing look like for survivors? And how can ministry leaders, pastors, and counselors best help them as they walk this difficult road? Drawing on both his own experience and his wife's experience as survivors of childhood sexual abuse, minister and lecturer Tim Hein offers his expertise, practical guidance, and empathy—both for ministry leaders and for survivors themselves. How can we best respond when a survivor shares their secret with us? Where can survivors turn for encouragement when the road to recovery seems so long and lonely? Hein presents clinical data and resources alongside pastoral wisdom and care, addressing both psychological and spiritual aspects of sexual abuse. Both for those who have suffered sexual abuse and those in a position to help them, this book is a rich resource. Filled with both sober truths and the hope of Christ, it calls survivors to take courage and walk unafraid down the road of healing.

Author : Anna Salter
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1995-05-31
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 080395509X

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Transforming Trauma by Anna Salter Pdf

The premise of this book is that those who do not recognize an internalized perpetrator when they hear one will often be frustrated by the tenacity of the survivor's self blame. Primarily oriented towards treating adult survivors, this book will also be useful for treating sex offenders. Salter also describes the steps of therapy for survivors and proposes that trauma can be transformed rather than just endured.

Author : Edward L. Rowan
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1578068061

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Understanding Child Sexual Abuse by Edward L. Rowan Pdf

For those looking to comprehend and to prevent child sexual abuse, a succinct guidebook of advice and resources

Author : Sam Warner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134238316

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Understanding the Effects of Child Sexual Abuse by Sam Warner Pdf

Child sexual abuse is a global problem that negatively affects many women and girls. As such, it has long been of concern to feminists, and more recently mental health activists. This book draws on this revolutionary legacy, feminism and post-structuralism to critically examine current perceptions of women, girls and child abuse in psychology, psychiatry and the mass media, and to re-evaluate mainstream and feminist approaches to this subject. The book aims to contribute to the ongoing development of a knowledge-base for working with abused women and girls, and demonstrates the need to question the use of formulaic methods in working with abused women and girls. It calls for an explicit concern with politics, principles and ethics in the related areas of theory, research and practice. Using research into women who have been sexually abused in childhood, and who are detained in maximum security mental health care, Sam Warner explores and identifies key principles for practice. A social recovery model of intervention is developed, and case study examples are used to demonstrate its applicability in a range of practice areas. These include abuse psychotherapy; expert witness reports in child protection; with mothers of abused girls; and with women and girls in secure care contexts. This thorough investigation of this emotive issue provides a clear theoretical and practical framework for understanding and coping with child sexual abuse. This book will be of interest to anyone who works with children and adults who have been abused. This includes clinical psychologists, therapists and other professionals that work in mental health, psychotherapy and social services; and legal settings within both community and secure care contexts. It should also be essential reading for students and academics in this area.

Author : Judah Oudshoorn,Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz,Michelle Jackett
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781680991161

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The Little Book of Restorative Justice for Sexual Abuse by Judah Oudshoorn,Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz,Michelle Jackett Pdf

Restorative justice is gaining acceptance for addressing harm and crime. Interventions have been developed for a wide range of wrongdoing. This book considers the use of restorative justice in response to sexual abuse. Rather than a blueprint or detailing a specific set of programs, it is more about mapping possibilities. It allows people to carefully consider its use in responding to violent crimes such as sexual abuse. Criminal justice approaches tend to sideline and re-traumatize victims, and punish offenders to the detriment of accountability. Alternatively, restorative justice centers on healing for victims, while holding offenders meaningfully accountable. Criminal justice responses tend to individualize the problem, and catch marginalized communities, such as ethnic minorities, within its net. Restorative justice recognizes that sexual abuse is a form of gender-based violence. Community-based practices are needed, sometimes in conjunction with, and sometimes to counteract, traditional criminal justice responses. This book describes impacts of sexual abuse, and explanations for sexual offending, demonstrating how restorative justice can create hope through trauma.

Author : A. Jones
Publisher : Springer
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137020055

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Understanding Child Sexual Abuse by A. Jones Pdf

This book is the first comprehensive study of child sexual abuse in the Caribbean, exploring issues such as the ontology of childhood, links between slavery, colonialism and present-day gender-based violence, the impact of child sexual abuse on the brain and child protection after natural disasters.

Author : Helen Beckett,Jenny Pearce
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351866576

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Understanding and Responding to Child Sexual Exploitation by Helen Beckett,Jenny Pearce Pdf

The issue of child sexual exploitation (CSE) has received intense scrutiny in recent years, following a number of high profile legal cases, serious case reviews and inquiries. This has resulted in increasing expectations that those working in the field will know how to appropriately manage and respond to this form of abuse. Of course, this is no easy task given the widely acknowledged difficulties of identifying and responding to sexual abuse and the particular complexities associated with the gain dynamic within CSE and the predominantly older age of children affected by it. This edited collection draws on the latest research evidence and academic thinking around CSE to consider issues of understanding and response. Written by researchers from ‘The International Centre: Researching child sexual exploitation, violence and trafficking’ at the University of Bedfordshire, Part I considers issues of understanding and conceptualisation. Part II considers the practical implications of some of this thinking, sharing learning from research and evaluation on prevention, identification and response. Understanding and Responding to Child Exploitation presents critical learning for academics and students, and for those working in the fields of policy, practice and commissioning. It is relevant to a wide range of disciplines including social care, youth work, education, criminology, health and social policy.

Author : Kit Watts
Publisher : Review and Herald Pub Assoc
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Large type books
ISBN : 0828009163

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Understanding Sexual Abuse by Kit Watts Pdf

Author : Robert A. Mc Mackin,Terence M. Keane,Paul M. Kline
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781317999201

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Understanding the Impact of Clergy Sexual Abuse by Robert A. Mc Mackin,Terence M. Keane,Paul M. Kline Pdf

The sexual exploitation of a child by one who has been recognized as a representative of God is a sinister assault on that person’s psychosocial and spiritual well-being. Many survivors of such abuse present with a range of symptoms consistent with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder as well as common co-occurring problems, including substance abuse, affective lability, and relational conflicts. Yet there are additional themes, particularly the impact of the abuse and institutional betrayal on the family, profound alteration in individual spirituality, and changes in individual and family religious practices, which differentiate this abuse from other traumas. Understanding the profound and multidimensional effects of clergy perpetrated sexual abuse and the betrayal of trust by religious leaders on individuals, families and communities requires the collective wisdom of many voices. This book brings together the perspectives of survivors, practitioners and scholars to examine this unique form of interpersonal violence from theoretical, clinical and spiritual perspectives with consideration given to future research needs. This book was published as a special issue of the Journal of Child Sex Abuse.

Author : Grant Cameron
Publisher : Carp, Ont. : Creative Bound
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : PSU:000025722758

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What about Me? by Grant Cameron Pdf

This book is for the silent sufferers -- the millions of men worldwide who are helping female partners recover from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. What About Me? is the end result of the painful and trying times journalist Grant Cameron encountered while helping his wife Liz deal with her abusive past. What About Me? will help men understand the issues surrounding childhood sexual abuse and prepare them for the rocky journey through the healing process with a survivor. It will help them understand why women who are healing say and do certain things. It will also give them a better understanding of their own actions and feelings.

Author : Evelyn Yang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-05
Category : Child sexual abuse
ISBN : 1951253698

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A Kids Book about Sexual Abuse by Evelyn Yang Pdf

Some of the most difficult things to talk about are also the most important. Sexual abuse happens more often than people realize but most kids don't learn about it until after it happens. This book will help give them the language to understand what sexual abuse is and start the conversation around owning their bodies and trusting their instincts.

Author : Ph. D Lettieri
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781633886933

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Decoding Madness by Ph. D Lettieri Pdf

Dealing with some of the most heinous crimes imaginable, forensic neuropsychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Richard Lettieri gives a behind-the-scenes look at criminal psychology through case studies from his over 30 years of experience as a court-appointed and privately retained psychologist. With cases like Michael, who stabbed his mother in the back believing she was the evil force causing the sun to descend upon the earth and gobble him up, and Tina, who seriously injured her boyfriend and stabbed his son to death, Decoding Madness is filled with gripping stories and forensic analysis. Through psychological examination, it is the author’s job to conclude whether these individuals are truly guilty and understand their actions are wrong, or if these individuals are not guilty by reason of insanity and instead require treatment. Decoding Madness offers a nuanced psychological understanding of defendants and their personal complexities beyond the usual clinical accounts. The book introduces the novel idea of the daimonic as a basic force of human nature that is the source of our constructive and destructive capacities and argues for an update to the criminal justice system’s perspective on rationality and conscious thinking. Featuring new findings and personal insights, Dr. Lettieri presents an engrossing view of the psychology of defendants accused of committing heinous crimes and the insight that they provide towards the human mind.

Author : Anne M. Nurse
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781643150321

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Confronting Child Sexual Abuse by Anne M. Nurse Pdf

Most people get information about child sexual abuse from media coverage, social movements, or conversations with family and friends. Confronting Child Sexual Abuse describes how these forces shape our views of victims and offenders, while also providing an in-depth look at prevention efforts and current research. Sociologist Anne Nurse has synthesized studies spanning the fields of psychology, sociology, communications, criminology, and political science to produce this nuanced, accessible, and up-to-date account. Topics include the prevalence of abuse, the impact of abuse on victims and families, offender characteristics, abuse in institutions, and the efficacy of treatments. Written for people who care for kids, for students considering careers in criminal justice or human services, and for anyone seeking information about this devastating issue, Nurse’s book offers new public policy ideas as well as practical suggestions on how to engage in prevention work. Interactive links to studies, videos, and podcasts connect readers to further resources.

Author : Diana Scully
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135220204

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Understanding Sexual Violence by Diana Scully Pdf

Understanding Sexual Violence examines the structural supports for rape in sexually violent cultures and dispels a number of myths about sexual violence--for example, that childhood abuse, alcohol, and drugs are direct causes of rape.

Author : Christopher Bagley,Wilfreda E. Thurston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : UOM:39015040165550

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Understanding and Preventing Child Sexual Abuse by Christopher Bagley,Wilfreda E. Thurston Pdf

This work deals with the issues surrounding child sexual abuse, and is aimed at practitioners in social work, psychology and medicine, students in professional fields and researchers.