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Direct linkWalsh, Wendy A.; Cross, Theodore P.; Jones, Lisa M. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2012
Although the importance of parental support for child sexual abuse victims is well documented, the nature of parental support for victims sexually abused by adolescents is less understood. In this exploratory study, we examine whether parents differ in their levels of blame or doubt for their child when sexually abused by adolescents versus…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Adolescents, Multivariate Analysis
Walsh, Wendy A.; Jones, Lisa M.; Cross, Theodore P.; Lippert, Tonya – Crime & Delinquency, 2010
Corroborating evidence has been associated with a decrease in children's distress during the court process, yet few studies have empirically examined the impact of evidence type on prosecution rates. This study examined the types of evidence and whether charges were filed in a sample of child sexual abuse cases (n = 329). Cases with a child…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Law Enforcement, Court Litigation
Jones, Lisa M.; Atoro, Kathryn E.; Walsh, Wendy A.; Cross, Theodore P.; Shadoin, Amy L.; Magnuson, Suzanne – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2010
Qualitative responses by caregivers (n = 203) and youth (aged 8 and older; n = 65) about their experiences with sexual abuse investigations were analyzed in conjunction with quantitative ratings of satisfaction. Respondents described mostly high levels of satisfaction, although dissatisfaction was reported with some key aspects of investigations.…
Descriptors: Investigations, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Caregivers
Walsh, Wendy A.; Cross, Theodore P.; Jones, Lisa M.; Simone, Monique; Kolko, David J. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2007
Objective: This study examines the impact of Children's Advocacy Centers (CAC) and other factors, such as the child's age, alleged penetration, and injury on the use of forensic medical examinations as part of the response to reported child sexual abuse. Methods: This analysis is part of a quasi-experimental study, the Multi-Site Evaluation of…
Descriptors: Case Records, Persuasive Discourse, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse
Jones, Lisa M.; Cross, Theodore P.; Walsh, Wendy A.; Simone, Monique – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2007
Objective: The Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) model of child abuse investigation is designed to be more child and family-friendly than traditional methods, but there have been no rigorous studies of their effect on children's and caregivers' experience. Data collected as part of the Multi-Site Evaluation of Children's Advocacy Centers were used…
Descriptors: Investigations, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Caregivers
Cross, Theodore P.; Jones, Lisa M.; Walsh, Wendy A.; Simone, Monique; Kolko, David – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2007
Objective: Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) aim to improve child forensic interviewing following allegations of child abuse by coordinating multiple investigations, providing child-friendly interviewing locations, and limiting redundant interviewing. This analysis presents one of the first rigorous evaluations of CACs' implementation of these…
Descriptors: Case Records, Investigations, Persuasive Discourse, Sexual Abuse
