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Catalano, Stephen – 1984
The paper presents the multi-factorial problem of sexual abuse of children within their families, provides definitions of relevant terms (incest, sexual abuse, sexual misuse, molestation, sexual assault, rape), reviews the epidemiology of sexual abuse and its effects, and traces development of a Sexual Abuse Resource Team in a rural/resort New…
Descriptors: Community Services, Definitions, Etiology, Family Problems
Poe, Elisabeth S.; And Others – 1984
This guide advocates an alliance among diverse groups for the purpose of decreasing the incidence of adolescent pregnancy and improving the outcome of pregnancies that do occur. It provides useful information for communities interested in developing pregnancy prevention activities. Statistics about adolescent pregnancies are given and the…
Descriptors: Abortions, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Adoption
Andrews, Duane D.; Linden, Rhonda R. – 1984
On a budget of $28,000, Child Protection, Inc. has a paid staff of an executive director, 4 foster grandparents, and 3 VISTA volunteers. But with the help of 157 volunteer servide providers, the organization is able to deliver 828 units of service monthly to rural Western Kentucky. The success of the volunteer program is based on recruiting from…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Welfare