A Clergy Guide to Child Abuse And Neglect

by Cynthia Crosson-Tower

Offers clergy a much-needed, clearly presented how-to guide to help them recognize child abuse and neglect situations, do effective crisis intervention, and understand how churches can work together with child protection agencies in the helping and healing processes of individuals, families, and congregations affected by child abuse.

256 pages, Paperback

First published October 15, 2006

Reviews

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have finished the part of this book assigned for class next week. While it gives a decent overview, I think it is problematic in some of the simplifications. I am concerned when a clear line is drawn in situations of domestic violence between perpetrator and victim, without allowing for the possibility that the adults might alternate who is perpetrator. I think that book assumes CPS would be called in such a situation, but that is not necessarily the case. There are divorce disputes that go through the court system without anyone realizing that neither party is doing much to care for the child stuck in the middle.