Clinical sociology is a branch of sociology that is concerned with assessing and treating physical, mental, social, emotional, and behavioral problems. It focuses on understanding human functioning from intellectual, emotional, biological, psychosocial, and behavioral perspectives across different cultures and socioeconomic levels. Clinical sociology uses sociological research and analysis to provide insights into unsolved clinical problems and promote human adaptation, adjustment, and resilience. The document discusses strategies for developing services to help victims of different types of abuse such as physical, sexual, psychological, and neglect.