Sage Publications Child Neglect and Emotional Abuse: Understanding, Assessment and Response

Review This articulate overview of child neglect and emotional abuse highlights the seriousness of these fundamental, but sometimes underestimated, types of child maltreatment. The book examines theory, empirical research, case studies and practical applications, providing a comprehensive guide for any reader who is serious about studying this crucial topic.   -- Dr. Jackie AmosThis is an important and timely book, drawing our attention to how  developments in theory and research in relation to children′s experiences of neglect and emotional abuse inform our present understanding of the issues and consequently change our practices. This  text will be of benefit to a wide range of students and professionals, across disciplines, who are concerned with gaining a deeper understanding of the complex causation and profound effects of the experience of neglect and emotional abuse. Of particular value are the chapters on child development which establish normative developmental trajectories. This is very helpful for practitioners seeking to assess situations where children′s experiences have impacted on their development in negative ways; informing, in turn,  intervention strategies. -- Dr Trevor SprattThe authors’ wish is that the book is essential reading for professionals working with vulnerable children, and I believe that it achieves this target... It is an excellent general resource which covers a difficult and complex topic with ease and clarity.  Those wishing to extend their knowledge further can use the extensive bibliography to develop their skills and understanding.  Theories, assessment and responses are all clearly presented.  Students would benefit hugely from reading this book, and those with more experience are likely to extend and consolidate their knowledge. -- Clare Middleton Product Description Protecting children from emotional abuse and neglect is a serious and complex area of social work practice. This book takes readers step-by-step through the underlining theory, skills and practice of working with vulnerable children, highlighting essential contemporary research evidence throughout. Part 1: Understanding introduces the nature and consequences of child neglect and emotional abuse, including up-to-date knowledge about the physiological impact of childhood malnutrition and emotional deprivation.Part 2: Assessment considers in detail the factors which can contribute to the complexity of the assessment process and explains assessment procedures.Part 3: Response offers insights into positive interventions, including some innovative modern therapies and family management approaches such as ′PACT′.Using a series of case studies to make complex skills and knowledge accessible, this is essential reading for students and professionals across disciplines that may come into contact with vulnerable children. About the Author Celia started her professional career as a social worker in a local authority children’s team but under the 1968 Seebohm Report reforms became ‘generic’. Subsequently, she focussed on psychiatric social work then for over eleven years was a specialist in child protection employed by the NSPCC. After a break for family commitments, she acquired qualifications in psychology recognised by the British Psychological Association and became an independent play worker. Subsequently, while working as a senior lecturer in university settings she undertook research into the emotional abuse of children, which culminated in a doctoral thesis. She has published extensively in the field of child protection. She continues to research and lecture in child protection particularly in early childhood studies at the University of Northampton.  Charles D TimmsCharles originally qualified in biomedical sciences at Southampton University where he developed an interest in the influence of very early experiences on later health outcomes and the Barker hypothesis. He undertook research into foetal malnu