NCJ Number
118531
Journal
Journal of Interpersonal Violence Volume: 4 Issue: 2 Dated: (June 1989) Pages: 185-203
Date Published
1989
Length
19 pages
Annotation
This study describes a program designed for children under thirteen who initiate sexually abusive behavior with other children.
Abstract
Child perpetrators, currently underidentified and misunderstood, need specialized treatment. In response, the Support Program for Abuse Reactive Kids (SPARK), was begun in the Child Sexual Abuse Center at Children's Institute International (California) in January 1985. The program format, including the admissions criteria, treatment model, and testing/evaluation process, is described. 12 references. (Author Abstract modified)