Emotional and Psychological Abuse A Guide for Childcare Professionals 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, in particular that of Victoria Climbié 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 the emotional and psychological lives 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.
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Kieran O’Hagan
Kieran O’Hagan was Reader in Social Work at Queen’s University Belfast. Previously, he was Principal Case Worker (child abuse) in Leeds, and spent twenty years in front line child protection work and training in various Social Services departments in England. He has published several books and many articles on aspects of child protection work, particularly on the challenges of emotional and psychological abuse.
IDENTIFYING Emotional and Psychological Abuse
IDENTIFYING
IDENTIFYING
Emotional and Psychological Abuse A Guide for Childcare Professionals
Kieran O’Hagan
Identifying Emotional and Psychological Abuse A Guide for Childcare Professionals
To Niamh, Patrick, Shauna, Leah and Ceri – great educators
Identifying Emotional and Psychological Abuse A Guide for Childcare Professionals
Kieran O’Hagan
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