Identifying emotional and psychological abuse a guide for childcare professionals - O'Hagan, Kieran 1944- (Open University Press, 2006)
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Cover -- TOC36;Contents -- Acknowledgements -- List of tables -- PART 1 Understanding Emotional and Psychological Abuse -- CH36;Chapter 1 Reflections on Victoria Climbi233; and Sally Clark58; Two Cases44; Two Verdicts44; Same Problem -- CH36;Chapter 2 Ethical and Legal Frameworks -- CH36;Chapter 3 The Challenge of Definitions -- CH36;Chapter 4 Emotional Development8211; Emotional Abuse59; Psychological Development8211;Psychological Abuse -- PART 2 Observing and Identifying Normal Development and Abuse -- CH36;Chapter 5 Infants and Infancy58; The First 12 Months -- CH36;Chapter 6 Infants58; 128211;24 Months -- CH36;Chapter 7 2 to 3 Years Old -- CH36;Chapter 8 3 to 4 Years Old -- CH36;Chapter 9 4 to 5 Years Old -- CH36;Chapter 10 5 to 12 Years Old -- CH36;Chapter 11 Adolescence -- PART 3 Practice Realities and Limitations -- CH36;Chapter 12 Aaron and Grace58; A Case Study -- CH36;Chapter 13 Implementing Childcare Law58; Training and Management Responsibilities -- Epilogue -- References -- IDX36;Index -- Last Page
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, and, 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. "Identifying Emotional and Psychological Abuse" is key reading for health and social care professionals, as well as students with an interest in child protection