APPLICATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST A CHILD

The book "Application of violence against a child..." is an in-depth analysis of the problem of violence against children, placing this issue in the context of social pedagogy. It stands out from other publications with its synthetic approach, taking into account social-educational, psychological, social, medical and legal perspectives. It is a compendium of knowledge for anyone who wants to understand the complexity of this social problem.

• Synthetic approach: Takes into account various perspectives, from social to legal.
• In-depth analysis: Examines the causes, consequences and mechanisms of violence in the family.
• Practical tools: Contains a glossary and research tools for diagnosing abused children.
• For professionals and students: Dedicated to people dealing with upbringing in dysfunctional families.
• Knowledge support: Supplements textbook knowledge in the field of social pedagogy and resocialization.

In the theoretical chapters, the author analyzes the issues of child abuse in the family, starting from the history of the abused child, through concepts, the effects of this phenomenon, prevention and medical diagnosis, psycho-pedagogical and legal protection of the child. The reader learns about the psychological, socio-pedagogical and biological causes of child abuse. The author analyzes the prevailing relationships in families and their consequences for raising a child. The book also discusses the child's defense mechanisms in violent families, with particular emphasis on the mechanisms used in incestuous families.

An important part of the book is a glossary of terms related to domestic violence and research tools used to diagnose an abused child. The publication is intended for students of courses that address the issue of raising a child in a dysfunctional family in their curricula. It is also dedicated to family diagnosis specialists and students of specialized training programs in the field of violence. It can also supplement textbook knowledge in the field of social pedagogy and resocialization. It was also written for everyone who would like to understand the difficult social problem of child abuse.

Petrus Publishing House, known for its publications in the field of social sciences and humanities, provides readers with a valuable item that can contribute to raising awareness of violence against children and improving the quality of support for those affected by this problem. This book is an invaluable source of knowledge for all who want to understand and counteract this phenomenon.

The book has 234 pages, a format of 16.8x24 cm and was published in 2019 in paperback. It is a compendium of knowledge that should be in the library of every pedagogue, psychologist and social worker.