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Koralek, Derry – 1992
This manual explains the roles and responsibilities of caregivers of young children in preventing, recognizing, and reporting child maltreatment within and outside early childhood programs. The manual examines: (1) personal, professional, and legal influences on the roles and responsibilities of early childhood education professionals related to…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Caregivers, Child Neglect, Child Welfare
Pakizegi, B. – 1985
A developmental dialectical approach to understanding and working with lower and middle class damaged parents--those identified as abusive and neglectful--has specific features and implications. The approach suggests that (1) the personality characteristics and interpersonal relations of parents are inseparable from their social conditions; (2)…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Intervention, Locus of Control
Dennis-Small, Lucretia; Cohen, Miye – 1985
An evaluation was made of the Multidisciplinary Institute for Child Sexual Abuse Intervention and Treatment, a project established mainly to develop a curriculum for interdisciplinary child sexual abuse training, change attitudes and increase knowledge and skills of trainees, and promote a team approach toward training and case management among…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Curriculum Development
Coleman, Marion Tolbert – 1988
Casa de Esperanza, Incorporated, is a program which provides residential care to severely disturbed children, ages birth to 6 years. The philosophy of the program is to provide care to the disturbed child and counseling to the parents so that the child may return to the parental home once the crisis is past. The children are cared for in shelter…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Counseling Services, Emotional Disturbances, Family Problems
Gosselin, Robert R. – 1989
This report reviews studies investigating both the characteristics of abusive families and the efficacy of treatment interventions for abusive parents. The investigation emphasizes variables such as the individual characteristics of the parent, individual characteristics of the child, and family patterns that are related to child abuse. Particular…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Family Counseling, Family Environment, Family Problems
Lauderdale, Michael L., Ed.; And Others – 1978
The proceedings of the Second Annual National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect (1977) are presented. The first section contains discussions of the following delivery system-related topics: community resource development (planning community protective services, mobilizing communities, maximizing educational resources, approaching…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Community Resources, Conference Reports
Talan, Teri N.; And Others – 1978
This handbook was written by the Child Advocate Association in an attempt to clarify the laws and legal procedures governing child abuse and neglect. While some of the legal material is technical and is included to provide practical assistance to attorneys, the bulk of the material is intended for social workers, police, and school and medical…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Child Neglect, Child Welfare
Allred, Mark J. – 1977
The document, half of which consists of appendixes, presents a report to the Utah State legislature by the Social Services Interim Committee regarding child abuse and neglect. The problems that Utah faces with child abuse and neglect are summarized, and the appropriate steps currently being taken are outlined. National progress and trends in…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Definitions, Disadvantaged Youth
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Garbarino, James; Ebata, Aaron – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1983
Explores the meaning and significance of cultural and ethnic influences on child maltreatment. Takes a cross-cultural and sociobiological perspective to address three issues: differences in child maltreatment not accounted for by social class, the role of social change, and the role of ethnic factors in research and intervention efforts. (JAC)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Children, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences
Goldman, Linda – 1996
Many adults are uncomfortable addressing the complicated grief children experience. This guide features words and methods to help initiate discussion of these topics, as well as tools to help children understand and separate complicated grief into parts. The text is divided into four parts: complicated grief; breaking the silence; techniques; and…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Child Abuse, Childhood Needs
Mitchell, Stephanie J.; Gabriel, Roy M.; Hahn, Karen J.; Laws, Katherine E. – 1996
In 1994, the Chrysalis Project in Portland Public Schools received funding to prevent or delay the onset of substance abuse among a special target population: high-risk, female adolescents with a history of childhood abuse. Findings from the evaluation of the project's second year of providing assistance to these students are reported here. During…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Females, High Risk Students
Family Violence & Sexual Assault Bulletin, 1997
These two issues contain reviews of legal/legislative issues, research and treatment issues, book and video materials, and on-line resources and websites relating to family violence and sexual assault. The first issue, contains "Empowering African American Children To Become Resilient: Early Success in Overcoming Violent Families and…
Descriptors: Black Youth, Child Abuse, Coping, Divorce
Hoyle, Sally G. – 2000
One of the greatest challenges in foster care is working with the increasing number of children who have been sexually abused or exhibit severe emotional and behavior problems. This book is intended as a practical guide with basic information and training tips for therapists and foster parents working with the sexualized child. It reviews research…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Abuse
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McIntyre, Kevin – Social Work, 1981
Examines sexist assumptions about the roles of family members, on which basis the mother--instead of the actual offender--is usally blamed for the assault. Presents an analysis of incest that seeks to help professionals empower the victims of male violence. (Author)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Family Problems, Feminism, Intervention
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Kinard, E. Milling – Journal of Social Issues, 1979
Studies of emotional development in battered children, as well as more general psychological theory and research on personality development, are reviewed for the implications these findings might have for intervention and treatment. (Author/EB)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Development, Child Welfare, Developmental Psychology
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