'This book explores with refreshing clarity the complexities and challenges of working with child sexual abuse in the family environment. Describing a victim-ce

This important new book critically examines the complex policy and practice issues surrounding child protection, including the impact of theoretical orientation

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The sexual abuse of children is now seen as an enormous problem; first, because there is an increasing awareness that it is more prevalent than previously thoug

Addresses the needs of professionals who encounter child sexual abuse in the course of their work. Describes professional practices in sexual abuse and discusse