What Do I Do When Teenagers are Victims of Abuse? 9780310291954

Nobody can prepare you for all the issues you'll encounter when it comes to teenagers. Whether you work with teens or are trying to parent them, chances are that you've already run into a few things that you felt completely unprepared or ill equipped to deal with. You're not alone In this hard-hitting series of books, you'll find answers to the difficult questions you face when challenges arise. In What Do I Do When Teenagers are Victims of Abuse?, Dr. Steven Gerali will help you: * Grasp the realities and myths associated with abuse * Explore how theology informs the issue * Understand the different forms of abuse teens encounter, such as physical, emotional, sexual, and self-abuse * Identify the profile of abusers * Learn your role in mandated reporting * Equip teens to identify and avoid abusive situations or relationships With this practical book, you'll have what you need to identify and help victims of abuse, and you'll find plenty of resources for help beyond what you're able to give.'Editorial ReviewsAbout the AuthorDr. Steven Gerali is a speaker, professor, and clinical counselor recognized around the world as an expert in the field of adolescence and youth ministry. He is the author of several books about the issues of adolescence. Before becoming a professor of youth ministry, Steve served for more than 25 years as pastor of student ministries at churches in Arizona and Illinois in the United States. He is the father of two grown daughters and he currently lives in southern California with his wife, Jan. SPANISH BIO: Dr. Steven Gerali es un orador, profesor y consejero reconocido en todo el mundo como experto en el campo de la adolescencia y el Ministerio Juvenil. Es autor de varios libros sobre la problematica de la adolescencia. Antes de convertirse en profesor del Ministerio Juvenil, Steve sirvio por mas de 25 anos como pastor en los ministerios estudiantiles de iglesias en Arizona e Illinois, en los Estados Unidos. Es padre de dos hijas ya mayores, y reside actualmente en el sur de California junto a su esposa Jan.