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Sexuality: A Neglected Component of Child Abuse Education and Training

NCJ Number
119164
Journal
Child Welfare Volume: 68 Issue: 3 Dated: (May/June 1989) Pages: 317-329
Author(s)
R Gillman; K Whitlock
Date Published
1989
Length
12 pages
Annotation
This paper stresses the importance of human sexuality education for social workers concerned with the prevention, intervention and treatment of child sexual abuse.
Abstract
Education in human sexuality is essential and must become an integral part of the full complement of services given to abused children. Learning objectives, specific content and teaching methodologies for in-service training for welfare workers are suggested. 1 figure and 19 references. (Author abstract modified)