Confronting Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse is the first text to examine the history, theory, treatment, and prevention of this complex phenomenon. With in-depth insights into the psychologies of victims, their families, and the perpetrators, this comprehensive text shows readers how to recognize the symptoms and impact of childhood sexual abuse, critically engage with the unique nature of each case, complete a thorough assessment, develop a treatment plan, and effectively intervene in critical situations. A national expert on child abuse and neglect and the author of numerous books and publications, Cynthia Crosson-Tower addresses a wide range of special topics and helps readers prepare for working in this challenging professional field."This is sure to become the definitive 'classic' text in courses preparing students for competent practice with sexually abused children and adolescents."Barbara Nowak, Albany State University"This text opens with a history of sexual abuse, offers models for treatment and assessment and provides excellent insights into many of the major sexual abuse dynamics of our times. Finally we have a textbook that is very relevant for our times."&am

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsOverview of Child Sexual AbuseChapter 1: Yesterday and Today: The History of Sexual Exploitation and Intervention as a Backdrop for Today¿s UnderstandingChapter 2: The Dynamics of Child Sexual AbuseChapter 3: Theories, Models, and Context of Child Sexual AbuseVictims, Perpetrators, and Nonoffending ParentsChapter 4: Child Victims of Sexual Abuse: Development and SymptomologyChapter 5: Sexual Offending Against ChildrenChapter 6: Intrafamilial Abuse or IncestChapter 7: Pornography, Prostitution, and the InternetChapter 8: Children and Adolescents Who Sexually AbuseChapter 9: Offenders in Roles of Authority: Teachers, Coaches, Day Care Providers, and TherapistsChapter 10: Sexual Abuse by Clergy: A Unique OffenderInterventionChapter 11: Initial Intervention in Child Sexual AbuseChapter 12: Assessment and Treatment Planning for Children and Family MembersChapter 13: Treatment for Victims and FamiliesChapter 14: Assessment and Treatment for Adult Sexual OffendersChapter 15: Treatment for Adult Survivors: Surviving Child Sexual AbuseChapter 16: Working With Child Sexual AbuseChapter 17: Working Toward PreventionReferencesIndexAbout the Author