ABSTRACT
Social work is recognized as a profession that seeks social change by addressing the problems of individuals, their environment, and the interface between the two. The ideas developed in preceding chapters were that child sexual abuse is a pervasive phenomenon; children are frequently traumatized by their victimization; healing services can be effectively offered to survivors, offenders, and family members; and yet individual healing is only one part of the solution. Social attitudes and values must also be changed to prevent the victimization of children. This final chapter will summarize the role of social work in the healing of both individuals and society, identify areas where continued research is needed, and make recommendations for a more integrated and responsive practice.
