Sexual abuse of children and adolescents : a preventive guide for parents, teachers, and counselors / William E. Prendergast.
By: Prendergast, William E
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BookPublisher: New York : Continuum, 1996Description: 336 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + hbk.ISBN: 0826408923 .Subject(s): Child sexual abuse -- Prevention | Sexually abused children -- Psychology | Sexually abused teenagers -- PsychologyDDC classification: 362.767 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 362.767 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00074260 | ||
| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Store Item | 362.767 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00074261 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A thoughtful and compassionate guide for all those -- teachers, students, parents, and others -- touched by sexual abuse of themselves or those they care for.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-319) and index.
Part 1: The "who" of sexual abuse -- The sex offender -- The survivor -- The effects of sexual abuse -- Non-abusive parents -- Incestuous parents -- The triple damage of religion and cults -- Part 2: Prevention -- Parental behaviors -- Parental teachings -- Peer teachings, suggestions and influence -- The role and pressures of society -- Self-imposed rulers -- Part 3: Recognition and treatment -- Recognition and warning signs -- Treatment issues -- Final thoughts.