Sexual Assault and Abuse: A Handbook for Clergy and Religious Professionals

by Mary D. Pellauer

Book Overview

This collection of articles introduces religious professionals to the physical, spiritual and psychological consequences and related issues of abuse. It teaches them how to recognize patterns in situations they are likely to encounter and helps them to respond with compassion and understanding. It also provides pastoral resources and outside references to aid the minister and counsellor seeking assistance for long-term problems.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060665076
• ISBN13: 9780060665074
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.0" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Topical Anthology

This book is a comprehensive resource that touches on sexual abuse of all kinds. This anthology covers incest, battered women, rape, child abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of the elderly and clients exploited by counselors. Included are theological perspectives, discussion of confidentiality and mandatory reporting, as well as responses from the church and resources for recovery. While not treating every abuse situation in depth, this book looks like a valuable aid for any church leader or counselor's library. (This review was previously published in "Daughters of Sarah" July/Aug 1987.)