Download or read book Trust and Betrayal in the Treatment of Child Abuse written by Laurie K. MacKinnon and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 1999-07-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This insightful volume illuminates why abusive parents often refuse to cooperate with therapists and child protection workers, and shows professionals how to create a better working relationship. Amply illustrated with case examples and interviews with parents, this book offers clear guidelines for therapists working with child-at-risk cases.