A Mother′s Nightmare - Incest - A Practical Legal Guide for Parents and Professionals

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Sommario

One Mother¿s Nightmare
PART ONE: ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ABOUT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
Defining Child Sexual Abuse and Other Forms of Child Maltreatment
What Does the Future Hold for a Child Who Has Been Sexually Abused?
Who Are the Men Who Sexually Abuse Children? Why Do They Do It? Can Molesters Be Cured?
PART TWO: A MOTHER¿S ALLIES: THE LEGAL SYSTEM, A GOOD LAWYER, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Introduction to the US Legal System
Criminal Court, Family Court, Juvenile Court
Finding a Lawyer
Help from Mental Health Professionals
The Critically Important Psychosocial Assessment
PART THREE: DETAILED DISCUSSION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, FAMILY COURT, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND JUVENILE COURT
The Criminal Justice System
Family Court
Divorce, Child Custody and Child Visitation
Child Protective Services Agency and Juvenile Court
PART FOUR: PROVING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN COURT: OVERCOMING OBSTACLES AND PROTECTING YOUR CHILD
Obstacles to Proving Child Sexual Abuse in Court
Sorting Out Your Suspicions, Controlling Your Emotions
The Legal Importance of What Your Child Tells You and Others about the Abuse
Changes in Your Child¿s Behavior as Evidence of Sexual Abuse
PART FIVE: SUMMING IT ALL UP: PLAN FOR VICTORY, PREPARE FOR DEFEAT
Plan for Victory
Prepare for Defeat

Info autore

John E.B. Myers, J.D. is a Distinguished Professor and Scholar at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. He is the author or editor of eight books and more than 100 articles and chapters on child maltreatment and his writing has been cited by more than 140 courts, including the United States Supreme Court. John is a frequent speaker at conferences, having made more than 400 presentations around the world.

Riassunto

Demonstrates the consequences for women of facing a legal system which frequently does not support them, often attacks them, and sometimes gives away their children to the alleged perpetrators. The authors seeks to show how parents and professionals can avoid such a situation.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: John E B Myers, John E. B. Myers, Myers John E. B.
• Editore: O'Reilly
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 15.08.1997
• EAN: 9780761910589
• ISBN: 978-0-7619-1058-9
• Pagine: 264
• Peso: 450 g
• Serie: Interpersonal Violence: The Pr; Interpersonal Violence: The Pr
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Diritto, professione, finanze > Diritto di famiglia; Narrativa > Romanzi > Epistole, diari; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Diritto > Diritto penale, diritto processuale penale, criminologia; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Pedagogia > Pedagogia sociale, assistenza sociale; USA, England, Wales, LAW / Criminal Law / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sexual Abuse & Harassment, LAW / Family Law / General, LAW / Practical Guides, Criminal law & procedure, Sexual abuse & harassment, Family Law, United States of America, USA, Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual abuse and harassment, Law, citizenship & rights for the lay person, Criminal law: procedure and offences, Law, citizenship and rights for the lay person