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Prevention and Intervention Programs Targeting Sexual Abuse in Individuals with Mild Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Review
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Stobbe, Kelly J.; Scheffers, Mia; van Busschbach, Jooske T.; Didden, Robert – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Introduction: Compared to their non-disabled peers, individuals with mild intellectual disability (MID) are at higher risk of becoming a victim of sexual abuse and more vulnerable to its disruptive effects. This review provides an overview of content and effectiveness of prevention and intervention programs targeting sexual abuse in individuals…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Prevention, Mild Intellectual Disability, Victims of Crime
The Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy Group-Based Interventions for Men with Intellectual Disabilities and Sexual Offending Histories: A Meta-Analysis
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Heppell, Stacey; Jones, Christopher; Rose, John – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Background: Data from sex offender treatment programmes (SOTP) on the re-offending of convicted sex offenders from the prison service in England and Wales was recently reviewed and found to be associated with no change in sexual reoffending. While this result is at variance with a number of other reviews it does give rise to concern as most…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Criminals, Intervention, Sexual Abuse
Addressing Trauma in Substance Abuse Treatment
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Giordano, Amanda L.; Prosek, Elizabeth A.; Stamman, Julia; Callahan, Molly M.; Loseu, Sahar; Bevly, Cynthia M.; Cross, Kaitlin; Woehler, Elliott S.; Calzada, Richard-Michael R.; Chadwell, Katie – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 2016
Trauma is prevalent among clients with substance abuse issues, yet addictions counselors' training in trauma approaches is limited. The purpose of the current article is to provide pertinent information regarding trauma treatment including the use of assessments, empirically supported clinical approaches, self-help groups and the risk of vicarious…
Descriptors: Trauma, Substance Abuse, Addictive Behavior, Counseling Techniques
Boys and CSA Prevention: Issues Surrounding Gender and Approaches for Prevention
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Scholes, Laura; Jones, Christian; Nagel, Michael – Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 2014
Freda Briggs (2007), a leader in the field of child protection in Australia continues to raise concerns about the vulnerability and victimisation of boys that she believes is substantially under-recognised. She argues that boys have not been well supported by child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention programs with child protection curriculum not yet…
Descriptors: Males, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Prevention
Child Sexual Abusers' Views on Treatment: A Study of Convicted and Imprisoned Adult Male Offenders
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Colton, Matthew; Roberts, Susan; Vanstone, Maurice – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 2009
In spite of an increasing focus on the assessment and treatment of sexual offenders over the past two decades, much debate persists as to the effectiveness of treatment in reducing recidivism. Given the dearth of research on offenders' perspectives in this area and the potential for offenders' views to inform the development of effective…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Correctional Institutions, Empathy, Criminals
Sexual Abuse Prevention for Persons with Mental Retardation.
Lumley, Vicki A.; Miltenberger, Raymond G. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1997
Discusses sexual abuse among persons with mental retardation, skills for preventing sexual abuse, and methods for assessing prevention skills. Reviews research on abduction prevention programs for persons with mental retardation and on sexual abuse prevention programs for children, and makes suggestions for future research. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adults, Child Abuse, Children, Educational Strategies