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Responding to Adverse Childhood Experiences: Understanding the Role of Safe, Stable, and Nurturing Relationships in Reducing Alcohol and Tobacco Related Risk Behaviors
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Srivastav, Aditi; Davis, Rachel E.; Strompolis, Melissa; Crouch, Elizabeth; Thrasher, James F.; Spencer, Mindi – Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2020
Evidence shows that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a root cause of risk behaviors. Safe, stable, and nurturing relationships (SSNRs) can potentially moderate the health risks associated with ACEs. This study examines the relationships among SSNRs in childhood, ACEs, and two risk behaviors in adulthood (smoking tobacco and binge…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Smoking, Health Behavior, Child Development
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program for Childcare Professionals: Comparison of a Web-Based and In-Person Training
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Rheingold, Alyssa A.; Zajac, Kristyn; Patton, Meghan – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 2012
Recent prevention research has established the efficacy of some child sexual abuse prevention programs targeting adults; however, less is known about the feasibility of implementing such programs. The current study examines the feasibility and acceptability of a child sexual abuse prevention program for child care professionals provided in two…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Prevention, Child Care
Utilizing Online Training for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: Benefits and Limitations
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Paranal, Rechelle; Thomas, Kiona Washington; Derrick, Christina – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 2012
The prevalence of child sexual abuse demands innovative approaches to prevent further victimization. The online environment provides new opportunities to expand existing child sexual abuse prevention trainings that target adult gatekeepers and allow for large scale interventions that are fiscally viable. This article discusses the benefits and…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Prevention, Sexual Abuse, Incidence
Suicide Attempts and Suicide among Marines: A Decade of Follow-Up
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Gradus, Jaimie L.; Shipherd, Jillian C.; Suvak, Michael K.; Giasson, Hannah L.; Miller, Matthew – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2013
Suicidal behavior among military personnel is of paramount public health importance because of the increased risk of death from suicide in this population. Pre- and post-Marine recruit training risk factors for suicide attempts among current and former Marines were examined in 10 years following recruit training. The characteristics of the…
Descriptors: Suicide, At Risk Persons, Military Personnel, Public Health
A Media Campaign Prevention Program for Child Sexual Abuse: Community Members' Perspectives
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Self-Brown, Shannon; Rheingold, Alyssa A.; Campbell, Carole; de Arellano, Michael A. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2008
This study examines the face validity and feasibility of materials included in a multimedia child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention campaign. A quantitative survey method assessed participants' comfort level, knowledge gain, and likelihood of behavioral change in response to the media campaign. Furthermore, a focus group method explored participants'…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Prevention, Focus Groups
Child Abuse Teacher Inservice Training.
Morris, Judson H., Jr. – 1982
For child protective services (CPS) to be effective in rural areas there must be trust and credibility between the few social workers and the small rural school systems, and since many CPS referrals come from schools, teacher training is one useful method in assisting the child protective services process. In York County, South Carolina the CPS…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Credits, Definitions
Child Sexual Assault as a Risk Factor for Mental Disorders among Women: A Community Survey.
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Saunders, Benjamin E.; And Others – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 1992
Screened 391 women for a history of sexual assault during childhood and then assessed subjects for mental disorders. Results indicate that rape and molestation, but not noncontact sexual assault, increased incidents of mental disorders, suggesting that physical sexual contact leads to severe mental health effects. Other findings are discussed.…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Family Problems