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Tennfjord, Oddfrid Skorpe – Journal of Sexual Aggression, 2006
The aim of the current study was to reveal attitudes towards child sexual abuse and investigate predictors of such attitudes. A random sample of the Norwegian adult population (n = 296), active Christians (n = 125) and prisoners convicted of child sexual abuse (n = 36) were included in the study. The results show that women were more negative…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Females, Prevention
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Wittet, Scott; Wong, Debbie – 1987
This illustrated booklet on child sexual abuse was designed especially for Southeast Asian refugees to the United States. The text is provided in English, Cambodian, and Lao. Three short stories illustrating sexual assault cases are provided. The following topics are discussed: (1) what sexual assault is; (2) how it happens; (3) who commits it;…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Cambodian, Child Abuse, Lao
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Wittet, Scott; Wong, Debbie – 1987
This illustrated booklet on child sexual abuse was designed especially for Southeast Asian refugees to the United States. The text is provided in English, Chinese and Vietnamese. Three short stories illustrating sexual assault cases are provided. The following topics are discussed: (1) what sexual assault is; (2) how it happens; (3) who commits…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Child Abuse, Chinese, Multilingual Materials
Baladerian, Nora J.; And Others – 1986
This is the first in a series of booklets written for developmentally disabled people who have been sexually assaulted. This initial booklet is designed for people who understand best with few words and who will read the booklet with a care-provider. Using large print, simple words, and numerous illustrations, the guide illustrates and names…
Descriptors: Coping, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Daily Living Skills
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Berkowitz, Alan D. – New Directions for Student Services, 1994
Describes the underlying philosophy, content and evaluation issues, and selection and training of facilitators for a model acquaintance rape prevention program for male students conducted at Hobart College. Provides guidelines to help other colleges and universities implement a model rape prevention program for men that uses small-group discussion…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Disorders, College Students, Crime
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Koss, Mary P. – American Psychologist, 1990
Discusses the following topics concerning violence against women: (1) its scope; (2) its impact on women; (3) the community services provided in response to the violence; (4) clinical treatment of victims; and (5) violence prevention. Presents a research agenda that addresses the gaps in existing literature. (JS)
Descriptors: Battered Women, Community Health Services, Family Violence, Females
Toby, Jackson – 1983
This brief summarizes what is presently known about violence in schools and provides recommendations for preventing the violence. The following findings are presented concerning the prevalence of school violence: (1) both teachers and students are in greater danger of losing their property through theft than of being assaulted or robbed; (2) both…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Compulsory Education, Criminals, High School Students
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Ungerleider, Steven, Ed. – Prevention Researcher, 2000
This document consists of volume 7 of "The Prevention Researcher," a service of Integrated Research Services. Each issue provides information on a specific topic. The topic of Issue Number One is adolescent dating violence. This issue includes articles on adolescents' beliefs about rape and sexual victimization, and contains a report on an…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Dating (Social), Drug Abuse, Eating Disorders
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Riggs, Richard S. – Journal of School Health, 1982
The responsibilities of school personnel in detecting and dealing with incest are discussed: (1) knowledge about incestuous behavior; (2) observation and detection; (3) reporting and referrals; (4) counseling and followup; and (5) prevention. (FG)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Child Welfare, Children
Baladerian, Nora J.; And Others – 1986
This is the third in a series of booklets written to assist developmentally disabled people who have been sexually assaulted. This booklet is designed for family members, advocates, and care-providers, to help them in assisting someone through a sexual assault crisis or in teaching clients about prevention and safety measures. The booklet defines…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Confidentiality, Coping, Counseling
Boland, Pat, Ed. – 1995
Violence is a part of daily life in the United States, which leads the world in homicides, rapes, and assaults. Violence is also part of the daily reality for many children in today's society, both at home and in school. The school system can be a key intervention point in providing students with the information necessary to understand and prevent…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Standards, Crime, Crime Prevention
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Steinberg, Terry Nicole – Journal of College and University Law, 1991
This article first, analyzes the growing problem of campus rape; second, evaluates some college rape reduction programs; third, uses case law to demonstrate that rape should be considered sex discrimination under Title IX; and, fourth, suggests an amendment to Title IX, defining rape as sex discrimination. Appropriate implementation measures by…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Change Strategies, College Environment, College Role
Mulhern, Sherrill – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1990
The Chulupi Indians of Paraguay use a humorous tale containing an incest sequence to transmit information and approved social attitudes toward incest to members of their culture. Accounts of incestuous rape need to be included in United States prevention programs to deter this destructive form of child sexual abuse. (JDD)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indian Literature, Child Abuse
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Fawole, Olufunmilayo I.; Ajuwon, Ademola J.; Osungbade, Kayode O. – Health Education, 2005
Purpose: This intervention project targeted one vulnerable group, female apprentices in Ibadan, Nigeria, to evaluate the effectiveness of multiple interventions aimed at preventing violence against women (VAW). Design/methodology/approach: A baseline survey was conducted through face-to-face interviews with 350 young women recruited from…
Descriptors: Intervention, Violence, Sexual Harassment, Females
Specktor, Peggy; Stafford, Rick, Ed. – 1988
The Minnesota Program for Victims of Sexual Assault conducted a 9-month training program for racial minority human service professionals from September 1983 through May 1984. The objectives of the project were to improve the identification, intervention, and treatment of sexual assault victims and their families. The project targeted Blacks,…
Descriptors: American Indians, Blacks, Children, Community Organizations
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