Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect, 10th edition Cynthia Crosson-Tower

Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect – this resource provides a thorough examination of child maltreatment in its various forms. Author Cynthia Crosson-Tower delves into the signs of abuse and neglect, the motivations behind such actions, and how the social services system intervenes. This text offers insights into what it entails to work with children in different agency settings and equips you with the skills to effectively intervene and support at-risk children and families in your future profession.

The 10th Edition features reorganized chapters and a more detailed exploration of collaborative intervention and case management. Updates have been made to cover topics such as neuroscience, working with families from diverse cultural backgrounds, and addressing issues like sex trafficking. Additionally, the text includes a new CSWE Core Competencies and Practice Behavior Examples grid, revised learning objectives, and updated end-of-chapter activities.