Understanding Abusive Families: An Ecological Approach to Theory and Practice

ISBN: 978-0-7879-1005-1

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288 pages

October 1997, Jossey-Bass

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Part One: An Introduction to Basic Concepts .

1. The Meaning of Maltreatment (James Garbarino, JohnEckenrode).

2. The Scope and History of Child Abuse and Neglect (Frank Barry,Patrick Collins).

3. The Community Context of Child Abuse and Neglect (JamesGarbarino, Frank Barry).

4. Disturbances in Relationships: Parenting, Family Development,and Child Maltreatment (Kerry Bolger, Marney Thomas, JohnEckenrode).

Part Two: Special Issues.

5. The Elusive Crime of Psychological Maltreatment (JamesGarbarino, John Eckenrode, Kerry Bolger).

6. Family Sexual Abuse (Marney Thomas, John Eckenrode, JamesGarbarino).

7. Child Maltreatment in Loco Parentis (Michael Nunno, MarthaHolden, Brian Leidy).

Part Three: Adolescent Maltreatment.

8. The Maltreatment of Youth (James Garbarino, John Eckenrode, JaneLevine Powers).

9. Youth in Trouble Are Youth Who Have Been Hurt (John Eckenrode,Jane Levine Powers, James Garbarino).

10. In Conclusion: Family Life Development and Child Protection(James Garbarino, John Eckenrode).