{"product_id":"understanding-abusive-families-an-ecological-approach-to-theory-and-practice-hardback-9780787910051","title":"Understanding Abusive Families; An Ecological Approach to Theory and Practice (Hardback) 9780787910051","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eUnderstanding Abusive Families\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Ecological Approach to Theory and Practice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames Garbarino (Author), John Eckenrode (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780787910051, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 26 September 1997\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.5 x 16.1 x 2.5 cm, 0.501 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"A well-written, carefully edited book that offers a new way ofconceptualizing child abuse. It is a book well suited for collegecourses, training programs, and practicing clinicians and should berequired reading for politicians and policy makers.\" (PsychiatricServices)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"In an accessible style that incorporates clinical vignettes toillustrate concepts, these authors have made an important andlasting contribution to our understanding of child abuse.Understanding Abusive Families will be an important addition to thelibraries of all who are interested in understanding childmaltreatment and in protecting the most vulnerable members ofsociety?our children.\" (Dante Cicchetti, Ph.D., University ofRochester, Mt. Hope Family Center)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Understanding Abusive Families presents a useful overview of thechild abuse problem and a cogent plea to stop doing business asusual. If we heeded this plea as a nation, we could begin to helpchildren get beyond the scars of abuse.\" (Anne Cohn Donnelly,executive director, National Committee to Prevent ChildAbuse)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A comprehensive, well-documented, and clarifying study of animportant issue. Offers thoughtful recommAndations for bothprevention and intervention. Anyone interested in vulnerablechildren and adolescents will find something of use in thisvolume.\" (Donald Cohen, director, Yale University Child StudyCenter, and Jean Adnopoz, associate clinical professor, YaleUniversity Child Study Center)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"An invaluable resource. Provides an important view of familieswithin a broader context--within the real world in which they live.This comprehensive perspective can help improve our ability toprotect children, support families, and prevent childmaltreatment.\" (Deanne Tilton Durfee, executive director, LosAngeles County Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAn up-to-date analysis of the factors contributing to abuse\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This newly revised edition of a classic in the field of child abuseand neglect presents effective guidelines for prevention,protection, and rehabilitation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Compelling and compassionate, this book explores why and howfamilies become abusive. It then offers both the wisdom andspecific clinical interventions that will aid in the understandingof abuser and victim.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Understanding Abusive Families offers cutting-edge information andprescriptions for change reagrding:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * the patterns of incidence and prevalence\u003cbr\u003e * the community context of child abuse and the issue of socialsupport\u003cbr\u003e * psychological and sexual maltreatment\u003cbr\u003e * child abuse in institutional families\u003cbr\u003e * the special issues involved in adolescent maltreatment\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart One: An Introduction to Basic Concepts .\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1. The Meaning of Maltreatment (James Garbarino, JohnEckenrode).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2. The Scope and History of Child Abuse and Neglect (Frank Barry,Patrick Collins).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 3. The Community Context of Child Abuse and Neglect (JamesGarbarino, Frank Barry).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 4. Disturbances in Relationships: Parenting, Family Development,and Child Maltreatment (Kerry Bolger, Marney Thomas, JohnEckenrode).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part Two: Special Issues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 5. The Elusive Crime of Psychological Maltreatment (JamesGarbarino, John Eckenrode, Kerry Bolger).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 6. Family Sexual Abuse (Marney Thomas, John Eckenrode, JamesGarbarino).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 7. Child Maltreatment in Loco Parentis (Michael Nunno, MarthaHolden, Brian Leidy).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part Three: Adolescent Maltreatment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 8. The Maltreatment of Youth (James Garbarino, John Eckenrode, JaneLevine Powers).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 9. Youth in Trouble Are Youth Who Have Been Hurt (John Eckenrode,Jane Levine Powers, James Garbarino).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 10. In Conclusion: Family Life Development and Child Protection(James Garbarino, John Eckenrode).\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Psychology%20%5BJM%5D%22\"\u003eJM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52407382573336,"sku":"9780787910051","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780787910051.jpg?v=1784164971","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/understanding-abusive-families-an-ecological-approach-to-theory-and-practice-hardback-9780787910051","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}