A practitioners' tool for the assessment of adults who sexually abuse children [electronic resource] : Jeff Fowler.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: London : Jessica Kingsley, 2008.Description: 191 pISBN:
  • 9781846427763 (e-book)
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 22
LOC classification:
  • RC560.C46 F69 2008
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Also available in printed form ISBN 9781843106395
Summary: Jeff Fowler examines the impact of sexual abuse on children, enables professionals to evaluate the risk presented by adults who have sexually abused children, and provides a framework for the assessment of parents or carers and their ability to protect their children. This book is a practical tool for the assessment of adults who sexually abuse children.It examines the impact of sexual abuse on children, enables professionals to evaluate the risk presented by adults who have sexually abused children, and provides a framework for the assessment of parents or carers and their ability to protect their children. The book includes checklists that practitioners can use to interpret the information they collect, and is illustrated with a central case study that demonstrates how the assessment profile can be used.This book is a helpful resource for anyone undertaking assessments that have involved the sexual abuse of children. It is also of interest to others involved in child protection, such as social workers, health professionals, teachers, and legal and criminal justice professionals.
List(s) this item appears in: BA Social Work: Social work practice with children, young people and families
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-183) and index.

Jeff Fowler examines the impact of sexual abuse on children, enables professionals to evaluate the risk presented by adults who have sexually abused children, and provides a framework for the assessment of parents or carers and their ability to protect their children. This book is a practical tool for the assessment of adults who sexually abuse children.It examines the impact of sexual abuse on children, enables professionals to evaluate the risk presented by adults who have sexually abused children, and provides a framework for the assessment of parents or carers and their ability to protect their children. The book includes checklists that practitioners can use to interpret the information they collect, and is illustrated with a central case study that demonstrates how the assessment profile can be used.This book is a helpful resource for anyone undertaking assessments that have involved the sexual abuse of children. It is also of interest to others involved in child protection, such as social workers, health professionals, teachers, and legal and criminal justice professionals.

Also available in printed form ISBN 9781843106395

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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