Identifying Emotional and Psychological Abuse: A Guide for Childcare Professionals (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780335215461)

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; and, child abuse enquiry reports, in particular that of Victoria Climbie. 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.

Author: Kieran O'Hagan
ISBN-10: 0335215467
ISBN-13: 9780335215461
Publisher: Open University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2006
Pages: 258
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d