Brigitte Tison’s book on child and adolescent abuse. 
Chronique Sociale edition, collection Comprendre les personnes. 

The book covers :

* the violence and neglect suffered by children and adolescents ;
* the psychological mechanisms of abuse ;
* the consequences for development ;
* but also the fact that some victims can become violent themselves (“abusers”).  

Brigitte Tison draws on her experience as a psychologist working with children in danger and in child psychiatry. 
The book combines :

* theory (neurology, sociology, psychoanalysis, behaviourism) ;
* real-life cases ;
* support and guidance measures ;
* prevention and psychological rebuilding.