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Halpern, Robert – Child Welfare, 1986
Questions whether home-based early intervention is an invasion of the family that inadvertently undermines its self-confidence or is a life-saving service to families whose children are at risk of abuse and neglect. (HOD)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Child Welfare, Evaluation Methods
Kansas Univ., Lawrence. Beach Center on Families and Disability. – 1995
This report presents recommendations and outcomes of a November 1994 invitational symposium on abuse and neglect of children with disabilities. Individual sections provide a summary of the recommendations resulting from the symposium, the symposium's purposes, a list of participants and cosponsors, the meeting's charges and concerns, definitions,…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Children
Miller-Perrin, Cindy L.; Perrin, Robin D. – 1999
Since the 1960s, when the research community, grassroots organizations, mental health professionals, and lawmakers became involved in the treatment of child maltreatment, progress in the field has been rapid. This book draws together research literature that describes the magnitude and consequences of child maltreatment. It is designed to provide…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Children, Emotional Adjustment, Etiology

Gootman, Marilyn E. – Preventing School Failure, 1996
This article discusses how schools can facilitate the normal development of young abused/neglected children; examines how research can provide schools with the sensitivity and tools for accomplishing this task; and addresses the early childhood curriculum, the treatment of dysfunctional behavior, and the role of the early childhood teacher. (CR)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Abuse, Child Development, Child Neglect

Tharinger, Deborah J.; And Others – School Psychology Review, 1988
Issues involved in preventing child sexual abuse and findings on the nature of sexual abuse prevention programs for children are presented. Empirical research on the effectiveness of these programs is examined, and the significance of unintended consequences of the programs is addressed. Program development and implementation are considered. (SLD)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Counselor Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention

Zaidi, Lisa Y.; Gutierrez-Kovner, Victoria M. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 1995
Describes a pilot group developed to address the traumagenic stigmatization, powerlessness, betrayal, and sexualization that characterize victims of sexual abuse. Treatment modules developed within this framework focused on: group cohesiveness, discussion of specific abuse experiences, coping strategies, sexuality, victimization prevention, and…
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Child Abuse, Coping, Group Counseling
Melton, Gary B. – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1992
This paper argues for a renewed research effort on the etiology, prevention, and treatment of child abuse and neglect at the neighborhood level, based on evidence that the variance in rates of child maltreatment is accounted for by social class and neighborhood quality. Such research is seen as essential to development of effective child…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Community Action, Community Programs

Abramson, Shareen – Child Welfare, 1991
Describes the Fresno Amicus Program, a program of volunteer, court-appointed advocates who assist in cases of abuse and neglect involving minority families. Also describes an outcome study of the program. In the amicus group, significantly fewer children were placed in long-term foster care than in the comparison group. Significantly more children…
Descriptors: Adoption, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Welfare
Cook, Jimmie – Teaching PreK-8, 1996
Discusses the effects of parental drug or alcohol abuse on children. Describes the teacher's role as being aware of children in these circumstances in the classroom. Offers suggestions on how teachers can be understanding of such situations and supportive of these children's special needs. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Safety

Shah, Rizwan Z.; And Others – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 1995
Seeks to identify and describe certain familial factors and child characteristics that may impact the likelihood of an incident of childhood sexual abuse occurring, provide a comprehensive demographic portrait of families with a child who has been sexually abused, identify children most vulnerable to abuse, and heighten understanding of this…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Welfare, Children, Family (Sociological Unit)
Chaffin, Mark; Silovsky, Jane F.; Funderburk, Beverly; Valle, Linda Anne; Brestan, Elizabeth V.; Balachova, Tatiana; Jackson, Shelli; Lensgraf, Jay; Bonner, Barbara L. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2004
A randomized trial was conducted to test the efficacy and sufficiency of parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) in preventing re-reports of physical abuse among abusive parents. Physically abusive parents (N=110) were randomly assigned to one of three intervention conditions: (a) PCIT, (b) PCIT plus individualized enhanced services, or (c) a…
Descriptors: Therapy, Intervention, Low Income Groups, Family Environment
Slack, Kristen Shook; Holl, Jane L.; Lee, Bong Joo; McDaniel, Marla; Altenbernd, Lisa; Stevens, Amy Bush – Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2003
Recent changes in welfare policy have produced changes in parental work and welfare receipt. These factors are assessed in relation to investigated reports of child abuse and neglect using survey data on 1998 welfare recipients in nine Illinois counties, in conjunction with longitudinal administrative data on cash welfare benefits, employment, and…
Descriptors: Employment, Counties, Child Abuse, Welfare Services
Gil, Eliana – 1998
This 40-minute instructional video illustrates the unique benefits of play therapy for children who have been physically or sexually abused. It describes how play activities fit into the reparative process and provides helpful pointers for practice. The uses of art supplies, the sandtray, puppets, dollhouse, masks, and more are highlighted.…
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Child Abuse, Child Behavior, Disability Identification
Dennis-Small, Lucretia; Washburn, Kerry – 1986
This two-year project demonstrated a model for preventing the removal of children from their homes, with the aim of reducing both the number of children entering foster care and the number of families recycled through the child protective services system. The project was a joint effort by the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) Region 11…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Comparative Analysis, Costs
Sasserath, Valerie J., Ed. – 1983
The conference papers and discussions presented in this volume convey current information and are intended to serve as a guide for intervention by health professionals and others involved with high-risk parenting situations. High-risk parenting is defined as a social condition in which normal patterns of parent/child behavior and interaction are…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Early Childhood Education, Early Parenthood