Cynthia Crosson-Tower

Offers clergy a much-needed, clearly presented how-to guide to help them recognize child abuse and neglect situations, do effective crisis intervention, and understand how churches can work together with child protection agencies in the helping and healing processes of individuals, families, and congregations affected by child abuse.

We teach our students the theory and skills to prepare them for social work practice; now with From the Eye of the Storm , we can give them a glimpse of what the life of a social worker is actually like. Reading more like a novel than a textbook, From the Eye of the Storm's first-person account invites the students into the life of a typical child welfare worker who has gone on to teach and write

Strong knowledge of child abuse and neglect is critical for any professional planning to work or currently working with children. Cynthia Crosson-Tower is an expert in this field, basing her written work on more than 30 years of experience in almost all areas of children's services, including protective services, foster care, adoption, and court services. The Sixth Edition of Child Abuse and Negle

This book is an invaluable resource for educators who are concerned about how to recognize and intervene effectively in situations of child abuse and neglect. Educators increasingly are being asked to report and intervene in cases of child maltreatment, but often do not know how to identify or react to situations. The book outlines symptoms, checklists for quick reference, and factors that put chi

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This Second Edition of "How Schools Can Help Combat Child Abuse and Neglect" is dedicated to the phenomenon of prevention. Throughout, it provides school employees with information to refer to – such as the symptoms of abuse and neglect, how to validate suspected abuse and neglect, how to report abuse and neglect, and how to understand the maltreating parent. It also addresses fundamental question

Provides useful and compassionate advice for adult survivors of child sexual abuse, with examination of feelings and fears common to survivors, the effects of abuse on adult relationships, and therapies that can help

Exploring Child Welfare provides an overall look at all aspects of the provision of services for children and their families, from services that enhance and support family life to those that substitute for the child's own home. The Fifth Edition of this accessible and engaging text continues to reflect the author's strong practice perspective and incorporates new developments in welfare reform and

This book is a reproduction of a volume found in the collection of the University of Michigan Library. It is produced from digital images created through the Library's large-scale digitization efforts. The digital images for this book were cleaned and prepared for printing through automatic processes. Despite the cleaning process, occasional flaws may still be present that were part of the origina

Confronting Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse is the first text to examine the history, theory, treatment, and prevention of this complex phenomenon. With in-depth insights into the psychologies of victims, their families, and the perpetrators, this comprehensive text shows readers how to recognize the symptoms and impact of childhood sexual abuse, critically engage with the unique nature of each

Psychotherapist and Christian minister Cynthia Crosson reviews events leading to the suicide of her young adult son, Jamie, after his return from service with the US Army in Bosnia. She reflects on how she missed signs that he experienced post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD. The author finds solace as she develops programs involving service dogs for veterans.

Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect [RENTAL EDITION]

Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect presents an all-encompassing view of child maltreatment, in its various guises. Author Cynthia Crosson-Tower covers the symptoms of abuse and neglect, and the motivations of those who abuse and neglect children, as well as how the social services system intervenes. The text will give you a sense of what it is like to serve children in various agency settings,

"This book, now in the tenth edition, to prepare future and even current professionals to better intervene and treat the children and families at risk. This book draws on my years of practice to present an all-encompassing view of maltreatment, in its various guises, from symptoms of abuse and neglect to motivations of those who abuse and neglect children, as well as how the social services system

Drawing upon a decades-long career as a social worker, Crosson-Tower weaves her own experiences and lessons into an engaging story of perseverance in the face of stark reality. She recounts her early days on the job, where she quickly encountered a heavy caseload, sudden and unexpected challenges, and the need to balance it all with her own life. Updated to include new insights and challenges, thi

Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine (extra customization on request like complete leather, Golden Screen printing in Front, Color Leather, Colored book etc.) Reprinted in 2021 with the help of original edition published long back [2003]. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as pe

Provides a foundation for understanding child maltreatment and the rules and responsibilities of various practitioners in its prevention, identification, investigation, assessment, and treatment.