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Multisystemic Therapy for Child Non-Externalizing Psychological and Health Problems: A Preliminary Review
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Pane, Heather T.; White, Rachel S.; Nadorff, Michael R.; Grills-Taquechel, Amie; Stanley, Melinda A. – Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 2013
Multisystemic therapy (MST) is effective for decreasing or preventing delinquency and other externalizing behaviors and increasing prosocial or adaptive behaviors. The purpose of this project was to review the literature examining the efficacy of MST for other child psychological and health problems reflecting non-externalizing behaviors,…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Child Abuse, Mental Disorders, Emotional Disturbances
Treatment for Sexually Abused Children and Adolescents.
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Saywitz, Karen J.; Mannarino, Anthony P.; Berliner, Lucy; Cohen, Judith A. – American Psychologist, 2000
Reviews research demonstrating the variable effects of childhood sexual abuse, need for intervention, and effectiveness of available treatment. Proposes extending and modifying treatment from mainstream clinical child psychology to sexually abused children. Interventions range from psychoeducation and screening, to short-term, abuse-focused…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Child Abuse, Children
Treatment of Child Abuse: A Review of the Behavioral Interventions.
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Isaacs, Christine D. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1982
Eleven studies of behavioral treatment approaches used to intervene with abusive parents are reviewed and compared according to methodology, results, and weaknesses (such as poor definitions, lack of outcome data, and need for long term followup). (CL)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Child Abuse, Intervention, Parents
A Review and Critique of Research Evaluating Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs.
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Carroll, Leslie A.; And Others – Education and Treatment of Children, 1992
Home-based and school-based programs that have presented sexual abuse prevention information through films, theatrical presentations, books, lectures, and behavioral skills training are evaluated. Results of program evaluations have shown that behavioral skills training packages are the most effective method of teaching self-protection skills and…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Child Abuse, Prevention
Integrating Cognitive-Behavioral and Expressive Therapy Interventions: Applying the Trauma Outcome Process in Treating Children with Sexually Abusive Behavior Problems.
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Rasmussen, Lucinda A. – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 2001
Presents intervention strategies based on the Trauma Outcome Process, an integrated treatment model for guiding clinical practice with children with sexually abusive behavior problems. The steps for completing a comprehensive assessment are reviewed, and strategies are presented to help clinicians create a therapeutic alliance and increase these…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Child Abuse, Cognitive Restructuring
Treating Child Abuse-Related Posttraumatic Stress and Comorbid Substance Abuse in Adolescents
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Cohen, Judith A.; Mannarino, Anthony P.; Zhitova, Aren C.; Capone, Margery E. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2003
Objective: Child abuse is a risk factor for developing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and subsequent Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The purpose of this review is to summarize current knowledge about effective treatments for adolescent abuse-related PTSD, SUD, and the co-occurrence of these conditions. Method: The literature on empirical…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Child Abuse, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, At Risk Persons
The Effects of Child Maltreatment on Learning Disabilities and Interventions.
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Lowenthal, Barbara – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2003
This article discusses the increase in the rate and intensity of child maltreatment, defines the types of maltreatment (physical, sexual, psychological and neglect), their possible effects on learning, and school interventions that can assist the children with learning disabilities. The need for a structured classroom environment is emphasized.…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Child Abuse, Child Neglect