Bryce, India ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3616-8003
(2019)
Cumulative harm: chronicity, re-victimisation and developmental victimology.
In:
Child abuse and neglect: forensic issues in evidence, impact and management.
Elsevier (Academic Press), London, United Kingdom, pp. 151-173.
ISBN 978-0-12-815344-4
Abstract
Research indicates the commonality of chronicity and multiplicity in childhood maltreatment experiences and the lifespan implications of these adversities (Bromfield & Higgins, 2005; Felitti et al., 1998; Edwards et al., 2003). The impact of the accumulation of adverse childhood experiences (ACE’s) has been labelled ‘cumulative harm’ (Bromfield, Gillingham & Higgins, 2007). Cumulative harm is defined as 'a series or pattern of harmful events and experiences that may be historical, or ongoing, with the strong possibility of the risk factors being multiple, inter-related and co-existing over critical developmental periods' (Bromfield, Gillingham & Higgins, 2007, p.1). This chapter will explore the broad range of theoretical perspectives which construct our current understanding of cumulative harm, investigating concepts of chronicity, developmental victimology, poly-victimisation and re-victimisation. The author will highlight the pervasive impact on the individual, behaviourally, physically and psychologically, across the lifespan.
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Item Type: | Book Chapter (Commonwealth Reporting Category B) |
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Refereed: | Yes |
Item Status: | Live Archive |
Additional Information: | Permanent restricted access to PV + Front Matter, in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. |
Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Historic - Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts - School of Linguistics, Adult and Specialist Education (1 Jul 2013 - 30 Jun 2019) |
Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Historic - Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts - School of Linguistics, Adult and Specialist Education (1 Jul 2013 - 30 Jun 2019) |
Date Deposited: | 08 Jul 2019 06:34 |
Last Modified: | 31 Jan 2020 03:25 |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | cumulative harm, chronic maltreatment, re-victimisation; developmental victimology, poly-victimisation |
Fields of Research (2008): | 16 Studies in Human Society > 1607 Social Work > 160702 Counselling, Welfare and Community Services 16 Studies in Human Society > 1602 Criminology > 160299 Criminology not elsewhere classified |
Fields of Research (2020): | 44 HUMAN SOCIETY > 4409 Social work > 440902 Counselling, wellbeing and community services 44 HUMAN SOCIETY > 4402 Criminology > 440299 Criminology not elsewhere classified |
Socio-Economic Objectives (2008): | C Society > 94 Law, Politics and Community Services > 9401 Community Service (excl. Work) > 940105 Children's/Youth Services and Childcare |
Identification Number or DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-815344-4.00009-X |
URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/35781 |
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