This paper identifies themes of the Second African Conference on Child Abuse (1993), notes the importance of the breakdown of family structure, and stresses the importance of prevention. Prerequisites for prevention programs in developing countries are considered and development of a macro campaign and local micro efforts is urged. Examples of…

Focuses on two major and general approaches to analyzing the problems of child abuse; briefly discusses the prevention implications; deals with the individual physical abuse of children, with particular emphasis on the relationship between theoretical formulations of the causes of individual physical abuse and preventative programs; and, finally,…

Described is the Comprehensive Emergency Services (CES) program, a system of coordinated services designed to meet emergency needs of neglected, dependent, and abused children and their families. In an introductory section, the program's development, objectives, and system attributes are covered. Explained in section II are the following…

This document presents an annotated bibliography of 1,008 references on the subject of primary prevention in mental health. The bibliography is divided into 20 sections, each containing cross-references. Section I includes citations providing general perspectives on primary prevention. Section II provides a perspective on publications that discuss…

This manual is the fifth in a series of documents developed by the staff of the Domestic Violence Project, an agency committed to ending violence against women. This guide is designed to assist agencies in recruiting, screening, training, and supervising a volunteer staff. This publication emphasizes practical information and training techniques…

Module 2 of a seven module package for child protective service workers explores various types of parent aide programs for abused and neglected children and their families. Four training activities address models of parent aide programs, organization analysis, and selection of the appropriate program model. Included are directions for using the…

Discussed are practical factors involved in planning and carrying out child abuse and neglect treatment programs. It is explained that the information is based on the experience of 11 demonstration projects in 10 states. Chapter 1 details planning theories and offers a model for program planning. Chapter 2 is designed to inform planners of typical…

The proceedings of the Second Annual National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect (1977) are presented. The first section contains discussions of the following delivery system-related topics: community resource development (planning community protective services, mobilizing communities, maximizing educational resources, approaching…

Module 4 of a seven module package for child protective service workers focuses on coordinating efforts of a parent aide program for abused and neglected children and their families with the Department of Human Resources. Five activities deal with the following aspects of the interface: (1) criteria for determining which cases are suitable for…

Fundamental changes in the family unit have led to ineffective and inadequate parenting, and to increasing isolation among families, placing family members at risk for such social problems as child abuse/neglect and school failure. To prevent and treat these problems, parents need knowledge of child development and tools for responding…

Module 3 of a seven module package for child protective service workers describes staffing and funding of parent aide programs for abused and neglected children and their families. Seven activities are geared toward development of an organization chart and job descriptions, completion of a budget estimate, and learning about sources of funding…

Crisis nursery programs were developed to offer temporary relief from child care responsibilities for parents experiencing a crisis or extreme stress. While the programs focus on being helpful and supportive, they may seem threatening to some parents. Service providers need to understand parents' fears and concerns about using crisis nurseries and…

Presents results of research to identify and examine community-based, family violence intervention programs in the United States which provide alternatives to incarceration of assaulters. Describes different approaches used by programs and aspects of program development such as staffing, funding, community support, and program evaluation. (MJL)

This fact sheet offers basic information on developing and implementing rural respite and crisis nursery programs. It first defines "respite" as temporary relief for caregivers and families of children with disabilities, chronic or terminal illnesses, and/or for children at risk of abuse and neglect. It also defines "rural" and…

The use of crisis nursery care as a viable alternative for the consumer experiencing chronic and ongoing family crises calls for consideration of various programmatic and staffing issues. Combinations of family problems, including homelessness, substance abuse, incarceration, family violence, and chronic illness of a family member, may precipitate…