Child sexual abuse: a critical social problem -- Part one: Understanding child sexual abuse -- Definitions of abuse -- Extent of the problem -- Consequences for victims -- Incest and incestuous families -- Part two: Identifying victims of child sexual abuse -- Diagnosing sexual abuse in therapy -- Evaluating accusations of child sexual abuse -- Part three: Helping victims and families -- Basic issues in treatment -- Crisis intervention and treatment planning -- Individual treatment -- Group treatment -- Family treatment -- Preventing child sexual abuse -- Part four: Legal issues -- Children and helping professional as witnesses -- Procedural reforms in the courtroom -- Conclusion: Toward further research and intervention strategies.