Sexual Abuse in Nine North American Cultures: Treatment and Prevention (Interpersonal Violence: the Practice Series) [Hardcover]

Lisa A. (Aronson) Fontes (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0803954344 | ISBN-13: 978-0803954342 | Publication Date: April 17, 1995

The impact of culture on sexual abuse issues is only beginning to be understood. In minority populations, sexual abuse can be overlooked - or survivors can be inappropriately treated - because of cultural or linguistic misunderstandings, racism or homophobia. This volume contains culture-specific chapters that consider ways in which cultural norms can be used to protect children and promote healing from sexual abuse.

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• Hardcover: 303 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc (April 17, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803954344
• ISBN-13: 978-0803954342
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,376,632 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I grew up in New York City and have spent most of my life in the Northeast United States. I've also lived in Ecuador, Argentina and Portugal, and have had the privilege of working for short periods in Puerto Rico, Chile, Australia, and Brazil.

I speak Spanish and Portuguese and have worked as a psychotherapist and researcher in these languages as well as English. I've dedicated about 20 years to making the social service, mental health, and criminal justice systems more responsive to culturally diverse people.

I have a master's degree from Columbia School of Journalism and write articles and chapters for professional and lay audiences, as well as these books. I love writing and I love hearing from readers.

I earned a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. I speak often at conferences and give workshops on topics related to cross-cultural communication, child abuse, and violence against women.

As a volunteer, I worked for three years with Somali refugees in Springfield, Massachusetts, where I bumped up against many of the world's contradictions in terms of how we humans share resources. I also met some incredibly strong and dedicated people, both among my Somali friends and the volunteers and professionals who work with them.

I've been a professor since 1992--at Keene State College in New Hampshire, Purdue University in West Lafayette Indiana, Smith College School of Social Work in Northampton, MA, Springfield College in Massachusetts, and Union Institute & University in Brattleboro, VT. Currently, I'm on the faculty of the University Without Walls at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

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This review is from: Sexual Abuse in Nine North American Cultures: Treatment and Prevention (Interpersonal Violence: the Practice Series) (Hardcover)

This book is comprehensive and relevant for clinical practice. The authors of each chapter give concise overviews including important historical aspects and pertinent information essential for cultural insights. In order to work effectively within each population a therapist needs to understand that population and have the skills to bring about change. This book is an excellent resource for doctoral students studying multiculturalism and social justice issues. The authors of the individual chapters on religions are actively practicing those religions. The chapter on Cambodian Culture is presented from a similar perspective and is extremely important for any therapist working with persons from this culture.