Evidence-Based Approaches for the Treatment of Maltreated Children: Considering core components and treatment effectiveness

Edited by Susan Timmer, this vital 1st Edition provides a comprehensive overview of research exploring the profound effects of child maltreatment on mental health, cognitive, and social-emotional development. As the third installment in the Child Maltreatment Book series, it serves as a central source of information for students and practitioners seeking effective interventions.

The book features detailed descriptions of selected empirically based treatments (EBTs), each contributed by scholars intimately associated with their development, training, or research on effectiveness. Every chapter outlines the theoretical foundation of the EBT, presents robust evidence of its efficacy, describes the treatment process, and illustrates its application with a compelling case study involving a maltreated child, alongside a discussion of potential limitations.

Furthermore, the editors address key issues concerning the dissemination and implementation of these EBTs. They highlight strategies employed to ensure treatment fidelity in training and dissemination, drawing insights from implementation science’s core components. The text also delves into the challenges of implementing EBTs and the complexities of adapting treatment protocols to the realities of clinical practice within community mental health settings.

Book Details:

• Editor: Susan Timmer
• Edition: 1st Edition, 2014th
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: November 29, 2013
• ISBN-13: 978-9400774049