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Barth, Richard P. – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1991
Women (n=97) identified as at risk for engaging in child abuse were referred to the Child Parent Enrichment Project (CPEP) during or just after pregnancy. CPEP services involve home visits and linkage to community resources. No advantages on self-report measures or child abuse reports were found for the CPEP group compared to a control group. (DB)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Home Visits, Incidence

Knutson, John F.; Sullivan, Patricia M. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1993
This paper reviews literature and research on communication handicaps as risk factors in child maltreatment, focusing on such factors as ethnic group membership, type of maltreatment, severity of physical or sexual abuse, duration of maltreatment, sex of victim, and location of maltreatment. Implications for professionals working with children…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Children, Communication Disorders

Mowbray, Carol T.; Bybee, Deborah – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 1995
Presents a detailed description of the process of outpatient therapy provided to 56 children who were alleged victims of a day-care sexual abuse case. Therapists utilized a wide variety of techniques, most reflecting a psychotherapeutic approach, with some educational interventions. Examines reasons for therapy termination, and discusses…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Child Abuse, Counseling Techniques, Day Care

Marx, Susan Perlis – Child Welfare, 1996
Explores reasons for recantation of abuse allegations and the problems recantation presents for the continued safety of the child and for the efficacy of child protective services and criminal justice interventions. Offers practical steps for prosecutors, child protective workers, attorneys, law enforcement investigators, and members of…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Child Abuse, Child Welfare, Due Process

Kirk, Raymond S.; Griffith, Diane P. – Social Work Research, 2004
This study re-examined the ability of intensive family preservation services (IFPS) to prevent out-of-home placements of children in abusive or neglectful families. A retrospective, population-based design was used. The sample comprised a statewide, six-year, archival population of high-risk child protective services children. The study ensured a…
Descriptors: Welfare Services, Risk, Child Welfare, Child Abuse
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice. – 1995
Evidence was gathered from those involved with at-risk children and juvenile offenders in Maine on how the Federal Government can best help states and communities battle juvenile crime. The kinds of prevention and intervention programs that work were considered, with the allocation of public resources an underlying concern. Panels of educators,…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Delinquency, Drug Abuse
Grayson, Joann, Ed.; Bartlette, Don – Virginia Child Protection Newsletter, 1992
Literature indicating high rates of abuse in this population is reviewed, as is literature indicating high rates of developmental disabilities in child victims of abuse. Problems in data collecting practices are noted. Reasons for these children's greater risk for abuse are identified, including child attributes, stress, parent vulnerabilities,…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Child Neglect
Hazzard, Ann; Rupp, Gary – 1983
Teachers are a potentially helpful resource for abused children, but generally lack training in child abuse identification and intervention. Elementary and junior high school teachers (N=104) were surveyed concerning their abuse-related experience, knowledge and attitudes. Sixty-eight percent of the teachers reported 3 or fewer hours of education…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Child Abuse, Elementary Secondary Education, Identification

Galdston, Richard – American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 1975
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Demonstration Programs, Exceptional Child Education, Infants
Fead, A. Kelley – 1985
This report explains the roles and responsibilities of schools in dealing with child abuse. The introduction lists child abuse facts and figures, defines child abuse and neglect, provides a rationale for the involvement of educators in treatment and prevention efforts, and considers ethical issues. Chapter 1, which concentrates on keeping abusers…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Hargens, Yvonne Marie – 1985
A community task force studying violence issues closely examined police statistics for domestic calls. Few records of referrals were made in response to these calls. Other statistics on child abuse and family violence reinforced the fact that family violence was a significant problem, making program response to family violence issues a top…
Descriptors: Battered Women, Child Abuse, Children, Community Health Services
Faller, Kathleen
School counselors and school personnel have a vital role in three areas of suspected child abuse and neglect: (1) as frontline professionals in the process of identification; (2) as persons required to report suspected abuse or neglect; and (3) as contributors to the treatment process. Signs of child maltreatment are described with reference to…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Child Neglect, Counselors
Helfer, Ray E. – 1975
Provided for physicians and nurses is information on the diagnostic process and treatment programs for abused and neglected children and their families. An overview of the diagnostic and treatment process is outlined and general principles, such as the importance of early diagnosis, are discussed. The remainder of the book focuses on four phases:…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Exceptional Child Services, Guidelines
Johnson, Clara L. – 1976
Presented are the findings of a study conducted to evaluate two community protective service systems in terms of the mechanisms for identifying and handling child abuse and neglect cases and the effectiveness of intervention. It is noted that data was collected in two sites: Site I (Nashville, Tennessee), which has an emergency reporting system…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Community Programs, Delivery Systems

Weinbach, Robert W.; Curtiss, Christina R. – Child Welfare, 1986
Explores professionals' practice of heightening the awareness of child abuse victims as either a goal or a by-product of the investigation-treatment process. Suggests guidelines indicating when it may be advisable to heighten awareness during treatment and when it should be avoided. (HOD)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Emotional Experience, Emotional Response, Family Violence