Planning, Funding, and Implementing a Child Abuse Prevention Project

Planning, Funding, and Implementing a Child Abuse Prevention Project

Author: Rebekah L. Dorman

Publisher: CWLA Press (Child Welfare League of America)

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13:

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Preventing child abuse is an endeavor that requires equal parts of caring, optimism, and pragmatism. Drawing on the experiences of more than 100 child abuse prevention projects, this field-tested manual integrates the abstract principles of program development and prevention with the real world experiences and challenges faced by prevention projects on a daily basis. The work is organized into seven chapters, a toolbox, and appendixes. Chapters are: (1) "Child Abuse and Its Prevention: An Overview"; (2) "Cultural Competence: Communicating Effectively"; (3) "Determining Community Needs"; (4) "Designing a Child Abuse Prevention Project"; (5) "Project Funding"; (6) "Implementing a Project"; and (7) "Project Evaluation." The "Project Toolbox" includes: (1) "Structured Group Techniques"; (2) "Needs Assessment: Written Reports"; (3) "Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Surveys"; (4) "Using Community Leaders as Resources"; (5) "Developing Objectives and Clear Statements of Need"; (6) "Working with Volunteers"; (7) "Training"; and (8) "Public Relations Tools for Prevention Projects." Appendixes are: (1) "Abuse Indicators"; (2) "Federal Resources for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Activities"; (3) "National Organizations and Information Resources"; (4) "Resources for Statistics"; (5) "Resource Materials"; and (6) "Sample Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Policy for Prevention Program Staff." (EMK)


The Educator's Guide to Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

The Educator's Guide to Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

Author: Mary Nelson

Publisher:

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13:

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This collection of articles was created to give professionals and educators an informed overview of current issues in the field of child sexual abuse prevention. Articles are grouped under the headings of Introduction, Issues in Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, and Guidelines for Prevention Education and include: (1) "Prevention Education in Perspective" (Carol A. Plummer); (2) "Thinking about Prevention: A Critical Look" (Sandra Butler); (3) "A History of the Touch Continuum" (An Interview with Cordelia Anderson); (4) "Myths, Fairy Tales and Films" (Florence Rush); (5) "The Child as Sex Object: Images of Children in the Media" (Jean Kilbourne); (6) "What Happens to Victims of Child Sexual Abuse?" (Lynn B. Daugherty); (7) "Legal Interventions and Reforms in Child Sexual Abuse Cases" (Josephine Bulkley); (8) "Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: Keys to Program Success" (Carol A. Plummer); (9) "Training Teachers to Be Partners in Prevention" (Ann Downer); (10) "The Role of the Teacher in Preventing Child Sexual Abuse" (I. Lorraine Davis); (11) "Parents as Primary Prevention Educators" (Caren Adams and Jennifer Fay); (12) "Guidelines for Selecting Prevention Resources" (Jennifer Fay); (13) "Considering Children's Developmental Stages in Prevention Education" (Caren Adams); (14) "The Role of Theater in Prevention Education" (Don Yost and Elaine Schertz); (15) "Prevention in an Hispanic Community" (Geraldine A. Crisci and Maria Idali Torres); (16) "Prevention for Children with Disabilities" (Ellen J. Shaman); (17) "Evaluating Prevention Education Programs" (Jon Conte); (18) "New Myths about Child Sexual Abuse" (Mary Ellen Stone); and (19) "Implications for Theory, Research and Practice" (David Finkelhor). Also included is an alphabetical listing of descriptions of 19 prevention program concepts. An overview of reporting, what happens when a report is made, definitions, sexual abuse indicators, a bibliography, contributors, and a program index are appended. (NB)


With the Best of Intentions

With the Best of Intentions

Author: Jill Duerr Berrick

Publisher: Guilford Press

Published: 1991-08-09

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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In recent years, child sexual abuse has gained increasing attention as a serious problem for children of all ages. The most widely accepted model for preventing sexual abuse involves programs designed to empower children, which are delivered in the classroom setting. This book provides a fresh look at the prevention movement, proposing that little attention has been paid to the effectiveness or appropriateness of empowerment efforts. The authors identify the unanticipated consequences of prevention training, provide the most detailed analysis available of exactly what is being taught in these programs, and lay the groundwork for a reconsideration of prevention approaches with children.


Confronting Child Sexual Abuse

Confronting Child Sexual Abuse

Author: Anne M. Nurse

Publisher: University of Michigan Press

Published: 2021-02-05

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 1643150324

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Most people get information about child sexual abuse from media coverage, social movements, or conversations with family and friends. Confronting Child Sexual Abuse describes how these forces shape our views of victims and offenders, while also providing an in-depth look at prevention efforts and current research. Sociologist Anne Nurse has synthesized studies spanning the fields of psychology, sociology, communications, criminology, and political science to produce this nuanced, accessible, and up-to-date account. Topics include the prevalence of abuse, the impact of abuse on victims and families, offender characteristics, abuse in institutions, and the efficacy of treatments. Written for people who care for kids, for students considering careers in criminal justice or human services, and for anyone seeking information about this devastating issue, Nurse’s book offers new public policy ideas as well as practical suggestions on how to engage in prevention work. Interactive links to studies, videos, and podcasts connect readers to further resources.