How Far Have We Come in Dealing with the Emotional Challenge of Abuse and Neglect?.

Killen, Kari

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ERIC Number: EJ530708

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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How Far Have We Come in Dealing with the Emotional Challenge of Abuse and Neglect?

Killen, Kari

Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, v20 n9 p791-95 Sep 1996

This article discusses the emotional toll for professionals working with children who are abused or neglected. It identifies feelings or conflicts that interfere consistently with effective delivery of care and notes several studies on this topic. Issues of countertransference, denial, the need to protect oneself, and other emotional challenges are discussed. (CR)

Descriptors: Burnout, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Emotional Experience, Emotional Response, Helping Relationship, Human Services, Job Satisfaction, Social Workers, Work Attitudes, Work Environment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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