NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 5 results Save | Export
A Comparison of the Childhood Experiences of Convicted Male Child Molesters and Men Who Were Sexually Abused in Childhood and Claimed to Be Nonoffenders.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Briggs, Freda; Hawkins, Russell M. F. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1996
Comparison of 84 male incarcerated child molesters and 95 nonoffender comparison subjects (who had all been sexually abused in childhood) found significant differences in their attitudes toward having been molested. Prisoners were more accepting of their abuse and liked some aspect of the initial abuse, but did not use their own abuse as an excuse…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Child Abuse, Children, Criminals
South Australian Parents Want Child Protection Programs to Be Offered in Schools and Preschools.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Briggs, Freda – Early Child Development and Care, 1988
Parents of 565 children aged 3-12 years were interviewed to find out what the parents told their children to protect them from sexual molestation. Three quarters of the parents told their children nothing, and most parents who thought they had given information had only given hints. (RJC)
Descriptors: Children, Cross Cultural Studies, Foreign Countries, Parent Child Relationship
Protecting Boys from the Risk of Sexual Abuse.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Briggs, Freda; Hawkins, Russell M. F. – Early Child Development and Care, 1995
Interviewed 194 Australian adult male survivors of sexual abuse. Found that victimization of boys is underrecognized and underreported, and that boys are not adequately protected by parents or child protection programs. Sexual curiosity, ignorance, sexualization of emotions, and lack of affection contribute to victimization and vulnerability.…
Descriptors: Adults, Change Strategies, Child Welfare, Children
Significance of Children's Drawings in Cases of Sexual Abuse.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Briggs, Freda; Lehmann, Karen – Early Child Development and Care, 1989
Presents case studies of two children of four and five years who had experienced sexual abuse. Discusses the significance of their drawings in relation to the uncovering and treating of the trauma of sexual abuse. (RJC)
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Case Studies, Childrens Art, Early Childhood Education
Follow up Study of Children 5-8 Years Using Child Protection Programmes in Australia and New Zealand.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Briggs, Freda; Hawkins, Russell M. F. – Early Child Development and Care, 1994
A follow-up study examined two programs intended to prevent child sexual abuse: (1) Protective Behaviors (Australia), which develops assertiveness skills to empower children; and (2) Keeping Ourselves Safe (New Zealand), which uses "What if..." problem-solving exercises. Revealed the importance of providing a school-based program that is…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Child Abuse, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Followup Studies