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Dhooper, Surjit Singh; And Others – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1991
A survey of 742 Kentucky adults revealed that they had a good understanding of the characteristics of abused children and child abusers, but a majority considered abusers as abnormal and intractable. Only a third of those aware of instances of child abuse actually reported it to authorities. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adults, Child Abuse, Criminals, Knowledge Level
Peer reviewedGreenwalt, Bill C.; Sklare, Gerald; Portes, Pedro – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1998
Analysis of responses of 254 mental health workers in Kentucky to a questionnaire concerning therapeutic treatment in cases of physical child abuse found that the family was usually seen as the primary client, with the goal being provision of a safe environment for the child. Abused children received only 7 of the 23 sessions generally provided in…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Counseling Services, Family Counseling, Family Environment
