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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
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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
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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