Young Men Surviving Child Sexual Abuse examines a largely neglectedarea in child protection: the sexual abuse of boys.
Andrew Durham, a consultant social work practitioner, describeshis original research undertaken with young men close to or in themidst of adolescence. The book features extensive narrative, as thelife story approach taken allows the young men to theorise theirown experience and to understand how and why child sexual abuse hashad a harmful and long lasting impact on their day-to-daylives.
Alongside the research stories the author presents a theoreticalframework for understanding male sexual abuse, as well as a widerange of accessible practice materials. This book will beinvaluable to those working with children and young people who arerecovering from child sexual abuse.
Andrew Durham
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"...An important book for the professional working with children oradolescents..." (Int Jnl Adolescent Med Health, July 2003)
"For anyone who has an interest in this subject Durham'sbook is essential reading." (Community Care, 7 August 2003)
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