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Flathman, Marcus – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 1999
Article aims to draw a balanced conclusion about trauma and memory from current information on repressed memories. Research suggests that (1) emotion impacts memory, (2) psychogenic amnesia can result from unusual levels of trauma, and (3) delayed memories are prone to errors. Inaccuracies in traumatic memories occur more often in peripheral…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Children, Literature Reviews, Memory
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Williams, Vergil L. – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 1995
Responds to an article (1992) in which Cross and Saxe assert that polygraph testing is inaccurate and inappropriate in the area of child sexual abuse. Presents a summary of recent polygraph validity and reliability studies to refute their claims, and discusses current uses of polygraph testing in child sexual abuse cases. (JPS)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Criminals, Higher Education, Polygraphs
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Morrison, Tony – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1996
This paper considers the nature of effective partnerships both between clients and child protection agencies in the United Kingdom, and among agencies in the child protection field. The need for clear definitions of "partnership" is emphasized. A framework for interagency collaboration is offered. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Child Abuse, Cooperative Programs, Delivery Systems
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Rubin, Linda J. – Counseling Psychologist, 1996
Presents an argument for the possibility of faulty memory in perpetrators of childhood sexual abuse as an additional component in a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between sexual trauma and memory loss. Discusses motivations perpetrators may have for repressing memories, the most prominent being their own sexual abuse as children.…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Child Abuse, Criminals, Higher Education
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Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1998
Summarizes highlights of a discussion among 11 leaders in the field of child sexual abuse concerning the behavioral manifestations of child sexual abuse. (DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Child Abuse, Medical Research
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Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1998
Summarizes highlights of a discussion by eight leaders in the field of child sexual abuse concerning the appearance of acute, healing, and healed anogenital trauma in children who have been sexually abused. (DB)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Clinical Diagnosis, Medical Evaluation, Medical Research
Harshbarger, Scott – 1990
A district attorney of Middlesex County, Massachusetts, argues that prosecution is the most effective and appropriate response to child abuse cases. Two basic premises are advanced. First, anyone who physically abuses, sexually assaults, or rapes a child has committed a serious crime, regardless of the relationship of the victim to the offender.…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Child Abuse, Court Litigation, Crime Prevention
Friend, Shelley A. – State Legislative Report, 1983
This issue brief explores the problem of child pornography and teenage prostitution and examines some of the strategies federal, state, and local governments employ to address these social problems. After a brief review of Congressional actions and Supreme Court decisions, state statutes affecting pornography and prostitution are reviewed, and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Children, Community Programs
Valliere, Paulette M. – 1987
Many problems confront researchers who are developing appropriate methods to determine the effects of sexual abuse. Particularly serious problems arise when the victims are children who were abused while attending a day care center. Several methods for studying child sexual abuse have been recommended. This paper discusses problems researchers…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Control Groups, Day Care Centers, Identification
Boots, John – 1986
This exploration of the dynamics and developmental consequences of child abuse begins with a definition of child abuse and a discussion of child sexual abuse. After a description of the incidence of child abuse, the consequences of abuse--including health and emotional problems, and neuro-developmental disabilities--are discussed. Further…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Emotional Problems, Family Characteristics, Foreign Countries
Emans, Robert L. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1987
Criticizes the laws and enforcement personnel involved in child abuse cases pointing out problems encountered by those falsely accused of child abuse. (MD)
Descriptors: Advocacy, Child Abuse, Childrens Rights, Crime
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Herman, Patricia – Childhood Education, 1985
Stresses the need for a concerted effort to educate children about the problem of sexual abuse. Suggests that teaching about this subject is most effective when planned as a personal-safety component of the curriculum. Discusses myths surrounding child sexual abuse. Guidelines for teaching, curriculum ideas, and sexual abuse indicators are…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, Guides
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Sandberg, David; And Others – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1988
Presents questions and answers from a written interview with a researcher and practitioner of law relating to children's issues who responded to questions concerning child abuse issues for school counselors. Includes discussions of legal responsibility for reporting suspected abuse, documentation of interventions, privileged communication…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Counselor Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Interviews
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Rosenfeld, Alvin – Child Welfare, 1987
Distills the essence of Freud's thinking about incest, placing it within the context of childhood sexuality. Discusses clinical and research implications concerning the relationship between sexual trauma and emotional disturbances. Raises questions requiring further investigation. (NH)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Children, Clinical Psychology, Emotional Disturbances
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Lutzker, John R.; Newman, Maxine R. – Education and Treatment of Children, 1986
The article describes the history of the recognition of child abuse and neglect as a major societal problem; reviews the literature describing large scale service or research projects; discusses the social learning underpinnings and ecological approach of one such program, "Project 12-Ways'" and offers recommendations for community treatment and…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Community Programs, History
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