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Kenny, Maureen C.; Wurtele, Sandy K.; Alonso, Laura – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 2012
This study evaluated a personal safety educational program designed for Latino families attending preschools in a large metropolis. Seventy-eight children who participated in the Kids Learning About Safety program were compared to 45 control children. Compared with controls, participating children demonstrated enhanced ability to recognize…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Child Safety, Safety Education, Hispanic American Students
Wurtele, Sandy K.; Schmitt, Ann – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1992
This study examined the knowledgeability of child care workers (n=97) regarding their rights and responsibilities in reporting suspected child sexual abuse. Day care personnel knew significantly less about procedures for reporting suspected abuse and their protection under the law (when compared to child sexual abuse experts). (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Caregivers, Compliance (Legal), Knowledge Level
Wurtele, Sandy K.; And Others – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1992
To compare the effectiveness of parents and teachers as instructors of a personal safety program, 61 low-income preschoolers participated in either a home-based, school-based, or control program. No significant differences were found between groups taught by teachers or parents. Both groups demonstrated greater knowledge of sexual abuse and…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Child Abuse, Instructional Effectiveness, Knowledge Level