Confronting Child Sexual Abuse: Knowledge To Action
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2020
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Lever Press
Abstract
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 Abstract)
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Chapter One: The Social Context of Child Sexual Abuse
Chapter Two: Child Sexual Abuse Definition, Prevalence, and Harm
Chapter Three: Victims and Offenders
Chapter Four: Legal Responses in the Wake of an Allegation
Chapter Five: Legal Restrictions Postprison
Chapter Six: Preventing Abuse in Organizations and Workplaces
Chapter Seven: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
Chapter Eight: Looking to the Future
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book, child abuse, sexual abuse, overview, synthesis
Citation
Nurse, Anne M. (2020). Confronting Child Sexual Abuse: Knowledge To Action. Amherst, MA: Lever Press. ISBN: 978-1-64315-033- 8