Understanding Child Sexual Abuse (Understanding Health and Sickness Series)

The number of confirmed cases of child sexual abuse in the United States rose from 6,000 in 1976 to 113,000 in 1985 and rose again to 300,000 in 2000. Understanding Child Sexual Abuse explores the dynamics, effects, treatment options, and preventive measures available to both the children and the adults involved in child sexual abuse. Chapters provide: Emphasis and guidance on seeking counselingPathways for victims to seek renewed, healthy, and productive livesOptions available for rehabilitating abusersPersonality traits common to abusersVictim responses to the trauma of abuseOutlines of work now underway to understand neurobiological aspects of disorders that may lead to abuseAppropriate treatments for victims and offendersAn overview of recommended books, websites, and other resources for further reading Read more