A review of descriptive and demographic data pertaining to intervention strategies with child sexual abuse victims presents an intervention framework delineating six role functions: becoming knowledgeable about abuse; responding sensitively to disclosures of abuse; detecting possible indicators of abuse; reporting suspected abuse; seeking…

Results of two studies of social learning treatment indicate that this model of family intervention is an effective alternative to out-of-home placements with this population for approximately 50 percent of typical child protection services caseloads. The cost benefits of social learning treatments are discussed along with potentially useful…

A 1982 conference reviewed research on different prevention strategies (including perinatal support programs, parent education, and mutual aid programs) for different population groups in child abuse. It was concluded that prevention strategies must consider individual and unique values, norms, and socialization patterns of different cultural and…

Presents a framework for preventive action on federal, state and local levels. Obstacles to the provision of preventive services are indicated and lines of action in the areas of policy, legislation, and program capacity building are recommended. (Author/RH)

Reviews the literature on the child welfare system, child maltreatment, interventions for child maltreatment, and family preservation programs. Concludes that the current goal of intensive family preservation services, reducing the number of children in out-of-home placement, should be abandoned. Proposes a new role, new goals, and a new target…

Articulates a model of treatment-facilitated recovery from sexual trauma. The model integrates an ecological view of psychological trauma, progressive stages of recovery, and a multifaceted definition of what constitutes recovery from a psychological trauma. Presents applications of the model and implications for treatment and research. (JPS)

Objectives: To describe the characteristics and repertoires of community practitioners serving families involved in child physical abuse that may inform training and treatment dissemination efforts. The aims are to: (a) describe the background characteristics of these clinicians; (b) document their most common intervention techniques; (c) examine…

Objective: To explore the ways in which parents experience and negotiate child protection intervention. Method: A qualitative grounded theory approach was used. In-depth qualitative interviews explored the experiences of 18 parents who had received child protection services. Grounded theory methods were used to build a model representing the ways…

This paper discusses the role of the religious community in the prevention of various forms of family abuse. Discussion first sets forth assumptions made in the text and identifies beliefs underlying the disregard of the religious community that is found among professionals and in the literature on the family. General responses to the beliefs are…

Statements and papers presented to the U.S. Senate during 3 days of hearings on the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act Amendments of 1983 are included in this document. Witnesses include physicians, psychologists, human services administrators, parents, heads of social service agencies, and organizations advocating…

This document presents witness testimonies and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing called to examine the problem of child abuse and neglect. In his opening statement, Representative George Miller discusses a survey of governors which documents the large increases in reports of child abuse and neglect during the last 10 years. The…

Describes six behaviors which social workers can employ that facilitate exchange of feelings and information: (1) positioning; (2) reaching for feelings; (3) waiting; (4) "getting with" feelings; (5) asking for information; and (6) giving information. (Author/SDH)

The document contains the transcript of the congressional hearings on H.R. 2318 to extend authorizations of appropriations for programs established in the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978. Among the individuals presenting statements are the following: A. Cohn on…

At the beginning of this paper what is known about the effects of maltreatment on children is described. From that discussion, a general impression of the nature and quality of current knowledge emerges, with a focus on theoretical and methodological implications. It is concluded that reports on the physical, social, emotional, and…

The articles outlines the teacher's responsibilities regarding the identification and treatment of the abused or neglected child in her classroom. (SBH)