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From Victim to Client: Preventing the Cycle of Sexual Reactivity.
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Cashwell, Craig S.; And Others – School Counselor, 1995
Focuses on the sexually aggressive behavior of children and adolescents who have been sexually abused. It provides an overview of the current literature on sexual reactivity, offers theoretical explanations for the incidence of sexually reactive behavior, and discusses implications for prevention and early intervention of this phenomenon. (CH)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Children, Counseling
History Need Not Repeat Itself: Make Children Aware of Child Abuse Through Literature.
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Belcher, Vivian Bray – School Counselor, 1983
Presents a plan to expose children to literature on child abuse to make children aware that abusing parents were often abused children and to help abused children develop a positive self-image. Presents a bibliography of books on child abuse for children. (JAC)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Children, Childrens Literature, Counseling Techniques
Child Abuse and Neglect: A Framework for Identification.
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Miller, Kimball Austin; Miller, Elaine King – School Counselor, 1979
Sets forth a theoretical framework for conceptualizing child abuse or neglect and provides some behavioral and nonbehavioral characteristics that may serve as indicators for triggering counselor response to report suspected abuse or neglect. (Author)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Children
Child Abuse and Neglect: The Contemporary Counselor in Conflict.
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Moore, Helen Bowman; McKee, John E. – School Counselor, 1979
Three case studies illustrate the complexity of the school counselor's role in child abuse and neglect. Three main concerns involve what constitutes suspicion of abuse, how to tell abuse from discipline, and at what point confidentiality should be breached. Suggestions are offered to school counselors. (Author/BEF)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Children
A Profile of the Physical Abusers of Children.
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Alford, Pat; And Others – School Counselor, 1985
Presents a profile of parents who abuse their children, addressing demographic characteristics, personality traits, psychological patterns, and emotional responses. Implications for school counselors are given. (BL)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Children, Counselor Role, Elementary Education
Myths and Sexual Child Abuse: Identification and Elimination.
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Williams, Bradford G. – School Counselor, 1981
Describes five myths and conditions associated with sexual child abuse. Suggests being aware of these myths helps counselors detect a problem. Stresses children and adults in unhealthy situations give clues to the problem. Urges counselors to free themselves from outdated beliefs that may prevent inquiry into sexual abuse. (JAC)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Child Abuse, Child Welfare, Children
Psychological First Aid for Children Exposed to Sexual Violence.
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Fenlon, Michael J.; Mufson, Susan A. – School Counselor, 1994
Researchers describe here the traumatic stress reactions of a group of fifth-grade children to the sexual assault of their classmate. The children's "secondary trauma"--trauma caused by empathizing or identifying with the victim--presented a distinct yet variable etiology. The authors offer suggestions for working with child secondary…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Children, Elementary Education, Grade 5
The School Counselor: Understanding and Responding to Abusive Families.
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Otto, Mary L.; Brown, Robert W. – School Counselor, 1982
Presents an overview of child abuse and the dynamics of the abusive family to provide basic information for school counselors regarding family violence and the generational pattern of child abuse. Discusses the role of the school counselor in providing help for abused children and abusive families. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Child Abuse, Children, Counseling Services