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Identifying Emotional and Psychological Abuse: A Guide for Childcare Professionals
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Identifying Emotional and Psychological Abuse: A Guide for Childcare Professionals

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Format Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10 0335215467
ISBN-13 9780335215461
Publisher Open University Press
Imprint Open University Press
Country of Manufacture GB
Country of Publication GB
Publication Date Jun 16th, 2006
Print length 256 Pages
Weight 420 grams
Dimensions 22.90 x 15.20 x 1.60 cms
Product Classification: Child abuseChild welfarePsychology
Ksh 5,950.00
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The principal objectives of this book are to enable childcare workers to understand and deal more effectively with cases of emotional and psychological abuse. The book identifies emotional and psychological development and abuse in specific age categories, 0-4, 5-12, and adolescence.
The principal objectives of this book are to enable childcare workers to understand and deal more effectively with cases of emotional and psychological abuse. The concepts of emotional development, emotional abuse, psychological development, and psychological abuse are fully explored and clearly defined, within the contexts of:
  • Existing literature and research
  • Childcare legislation and practice
  • Child abuse enquiry reports, in particular that of Victoria Climbié
The book identifies emotional and psychological development and abuse in specific age categories, 0-4, 5-12, and adolescence. Case studies and vignettes are used to highlight normal development and abusive situations. Comprehensive frameworks which are easily applicable to current practice, are provided, enabling workers to observe and accurately assess the quality of emotional and psychological life of children.

Identifying Emotional and Psychological Abuse is key reading for health and social care professionals, as well as students with an interest in child protection.


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