Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect In Contemporary Caribbean Society: A Recipe For Change - Softcover

Kirton, Beatrice E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1467038326 ISBN 13: 9781467038324

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2011

Synopsis

Child Abuse as a social problem in the Caribbean has only within the past thirty years gained recognition and attention since the emphasis was placed on the more prevalent maternal and child health problems. The phenomenon of child abuse and neglect, however, is not clearly defined due to inadequate surveillance systems within the territories. Studies based on reported cases have established that there are traditional child rearing practices which adversely affect some Caribbean children due to many factors ranging from poverty, inequality, oppression, gender issues, socio-economic disadvantages and loss of values. Because of these deficiencies, various forms of child abuse have been identified particularly in the urban areas which may be considered the outcome of abnormalities in the parent /child relationship and of the society. The Book presents a comprehensive portrayal of the phenomenon of child abuse and neglect in Caribbean society drawing on research and clinical experience. It incorporates history, case scenarios and a variety of effective intervention strategies. In addition, it explains case management procedures focusing on how various professions can become involved in the child protection process; and the need to convey in a different light the changes that need to occur to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect. The Book is written for professionals who work in the best interest of children on a daily basis and intended to offer a good basic introduction to the topic. It is a useful tool for therapists, educators, students, social workers, nurses, police officers. It is intended to stimulate those who read it not only to improve their day-to-day practice in responding to child abuse but will also broaden their perspective about child abuse and neglect.

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About the Author

Mrs Kirton has been working as a clinical social worker in the child protection team at the Barbados Child Care Board for eleven years. She served as the child abuse coordinator of the team for ten of those years. As a full time team leader, she gained widespread experience in the detection, prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect while working with children and families. This resulted in her frequent appearances in court as a material and expert witness. She has lectured extensively on the subject and was a representative at conferences on child abuse and neglect both nationally and internationally. Originally from Barbados, she completed her formal training in the United Kingdom graduating with a Diploma in child psychology and a Certificate and Diploma in social work from the University of Kingston-Upon- Thames. U.K. Since working in the field of child abuse she has received many requests and enquiries on the subject. Her knowledge and experience in this field prompted her decision to author this Book.

Edition details

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1467038326
• ISBN 13: 9781467038324
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272