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Crooks, Claire V.; Scott, Katreena L.; Francis, Karen J.; Kelly, Tim; Reid, Maureen – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2006
There has been a growing recognition of the need to provide appropriate intervention services to fathers who have been abusive in their families. This paper highlights four specific treatment goals for fathers who maltreat their children, along with therapeutic strategies necessary to accomplish desired outcomes. These goals were developed as part…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Counseling Techniques, Intervention, Family Violence
Goodwillie, Susan, Ed. – 1994
This report provides testimony from children and adolescents who have experienced violence, along with testimony and comments from child advocates, legislators, government officials, educators, and youth leaders on violence and its effects on American youth. The report includes background information on the Children's Express Foundation (CE), a…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Adolescents, Advocacy, Childhood Attitudes
Benson, Peter L.; Roehlkepartain, Eugene – Midwest Forum, 1992
Although most of the national concern about violence has focused on major cities, no community is free from violence. Violent acts in suburbs, small towns, and rural areas may not be as severe as in urban areas, yet they exist. The Profiles of Student Life survey of 47,000 students in grades 6-12 included questions about violent behavior. The…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Family Influence, Family Problems
Russell, Diana E. H. – 1995
Despite the growing recognition of the prevalence of incest which is challenging traditional views about the family as a safe haven for children, there is a serious paucity of scientific research on incest in South Africa in the new field of family violence. Almost a century after Sigmund Freud dismissed most women's reports of incest…
Descriptors: Adult Children, Child Abuse, Family Violence, Females
Edington, Linda M.; And Others – 1991
Only recently have providers of services to battered women and abused children begun to look at the connection between these two populations. This manual is a tool for any adult who comes in contact with children of battered women. Its purposes include: giving basic information about battered women and describing how this abuse and violence…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Battered Women, Child Abuse, Children
Johnston, Janet R., Ed. – 1992
There is accumulating research in diverse areas about the social conditions that are likely to promote violent environments, and the effects of these environments upon the development of children and youth. This series of papers on violence and hate traces abusive relationships through childhood and into adulthood, suggesting how these…
Descriptors: Battered Women, Child Abuse, Cohabitation, Family (Sociological Unit)
Dawud, Samia; And Others – 1991
This study examined the relationship between children's experiences of domestic violence and their adjustment at school. Sixty-three children (28 girls), in Israel, their classmates and teachers took part in the study. Children were divided into four groups: (1) those who were victims of physical abuse; (2) those who witnessed abuse; (3) those who…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Violence
American Bar Association, Chicago, IL. Public Education Div. – 1989
With marriage laws in a state of flux, it is difficult to give unqualified answers to many of the serious and important questions people ask about law and marriage. To a great extent, each state is sovereign in the laws affecting marriage. Courts are playing an active role in defining and changing the legal consequences of marriage and other…
Descriptors: Adoption, Child Custody, Children, Cohabitation
Billingham, Robert E. – 1986
A fundamental issue in research on violence between couples who are dating or married is the question of when abuse begins in the relationship. A study was conducted to examine the relationship between gender, level of emotional commitment, and the use of conflict tactics in couples whose levels of emotional commitment ranged from "casual…
Descriptors: Aggression, College Students, Conflict Resolution, Dating (Social)
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. – 1985
This document contains testimony and prepared statements from the Congress presented at a hearing on family violence. Statements are given from an executive involved in a television special about incest, a victim of abuse, Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska, and representatives from a victim witness program, the United Way, the National Conference of…
Descriptors: Battered Women, Child Abuse, Family Problems, Family Violence
Sweat, Nora; And Others – 1988
This report describes a collaborative developmental model for dealing with domestic violence which was designed and implemented by two high school home economics teachers at West Hardin High School in Elizabethtown, Kentucky to address the issue of domestic violence. It discusses the advantages of a collaborative effort between teachers and school…
Descriptors: Counselor Teacher Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Family Violence, High Schools
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
Illinois State Dept. on Aging, Springfield. – 1987
This document outlines the ideas of the Illinois Department of Aging on the implementation and management of the Elder Abuse and Neglect Intervention Program. These topics are addressed in order to provide a basis for discussion of key elements of the proposed program and serve as a guide in the development of rules, policies, and procedures for…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elder Abuse, Family Violence, Human Services
Rose Enterprises, Wright, WY. – 1986
This report describes family violence and sexual assault and the specific nature and extent of the problem in Wyoming as illustrated by data obtained from statewide surveys and studies. Past efforts to address the problem are presented in an historical overview. Program operations are described, including the areas of safe houses, support groups,…
Descriptors: Battered Women, Family Problems, Family Violence, Prevention
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Koss, Mary P.; And Others – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 1988
Examined rape by strangers and by acquaintances, including nonromantic acquaintances, casual dates, steady dates, and family members in 489 rape victims. Acquaintance rape typically involved single offender and multiple episodes, was less often perceived as rape or revealed to anyone, and, except for rapes by family members, was rated less…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), College Students, Crime, Emotional Adjustment
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