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Interventions for Families Victimized By Child Sexual Abuse: Clinical Issues and Approaches for Child Advocacy Center-Based Services

NCJ Number
235098
Journal
Aggression and Violent Behavior Volume: 16 Issue: 3 Dated: May/June 2011 Pages: 188-199
Author(s)
Poonam Tavkar; David J. Hansen
Date Published
June 2011
Length
12 pages
Annotation
This article examines the effects on the mental health of sexually abused children and on non-offending family members.
Abstract
Child sexual abuse poses serious mental health risks, not only to child victims but also to non-offending family members. As the impact of child sexual abuse is heterogeneous, varied mental health interventions should be available in order to ensure that effective and individualized treatments are implemented. Treatment modalities for child victims and non-offending family members are identified and described. The benefits of providing on-site mental health services at Child Advocacy Centers to better triage and provide care are discussed through a description of an existing Child Advocacy Center-based treatment program. Recommendations for research and clinical practice are provided. (Published Abstract)

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