Presents a critique of the preceding article. The article does not delve into the more technical aspects of proving and disproving the sexual abuse of children; however, it sets a feminist political context for the continuing public debate over child abuse. Theories for the current epidemic of child abuse are set forth. (JPS)

Critiques the consensus statement of an international conference on child abuse. Criticism includes lack of true interdisciplinary representation at the conference, lack of acknowledgement of the possible trauma of multiple interviews for children, and lack of a more comprehensive statement on medical examinations. (JPS)

Challenges some of the assertions made in a consensus statement by an international conference on child sexual abuse. The statement does not adequately address children who will not talk because of adult-protective behaviors and the difficulty of disclosure. (JPS)

The consensus statement of the international conference on child sexual abuse effectively supports the premise that there are truly significant areas of solid professional agreement; however, without the participation of judges, lawyers, sexual abuse survivors, or children, it is not surprising that consensus was reached. (JPS)

The association between violence to children and violence to animals remains largely unacknowledged in the child abuse/ neglect arena. Several reasons justifying further exploration of the link are discussed, along with suggestions for enhancing our awareness, knowledge, and services. (Author)

Child abuse research has provided information on psychological sequelae of sexual molestation, with findings helpful in informing social policy and guiding mental health practice. Because of recency of interest, costs, and time investment associated with more rigorous longitudinal research, many studies have used correlational designs and…

Responds to previous articles by Fincham, Beach, Moore, and Diener (this issue) on child sexual abuse. Considers how accurate very young children's recollections are about events, people, and places from their distant past, and how likely their testimony is to be biased about such matters if interviewers use leading questions or suggestive…

Mentoring develops resilience in youth. The author reflects on the power of mentoring, drawing on resilience science and school-based mentors in her own troubled young life.

War is so devastating that if at all possible, it should be avoided. But if reasoning and negotiation fail to yield peace between nations and countries and war results, the loss to children must be minimized. In the last decade, two million children have been killed in wars and conflicts, 4.5 million have been disabled and 12 million have been…

Reviews legislation related to defining emotional neglect and abuse, classifies those cases frequently reported to child welfare agencies, and suggests case management approaches to this type of abuse and neglect. (Author/RH)

Describes apprentice/mentor relationship as a way of meeting the needs of abusive parents and the needs of understaffed agencies with large caseloads. Mentoring is discussed in terms of the life span developmental need for acquiring a sense of generativity and basic factors in the evolution of a mentoring relationship. (Author/RH)

Discusses the problem of youth who run away from home because they are abused or neglected and the role of alternative youth services in dealing with these adolescents. (SS)

Presents some considerations and guidelines for child welfare workers who are recommending Parents Anonymous to clients with child abuse problems. (BD)

Presents an interview with S.L. Rottman. Considers how her jobs as a teacher and coach of teens informs what she does as a writer for teens. Discusses her choices, as an artist and as a person who is sensitive to adolescents' realities, as they are reflected in characters who have to deal with alcoholic or abusive parents and in the kinds of…

Based on clinical observation of 42 adolescent child molesters, proposes that adolescent child molester universally engages in defense processes of distortion and lying to avoid consequences of acknowledging offense. Presents theoretical rationale as to function and origin of processes, outlining six specific denial strategies which are common…