The history of child sexual abuse prevention: A practitioner's perspective

This article examines the history and current condition of child sexual abuse prevention efforts in the United States, emphasizing the perspective of those engaged in developing and working in such programs. The author argues that child sexual abuse prevention programs had built-in challenges given...

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Published in:Journal of child sexual abuse 1998-12, Vol.7 (4), p.77
Main Author: Plummer, Carol A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child abuse & neglect
History
Sex crimes
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Summary:This article examines the history and current condition of child sexual abuse prevention efforts in the United States, emphasizing the perspective of those engaged in developing and working in such programs. The author argues that child sexual abuse prevention programs had built-in challenges given the topical area as well as the rapid growth of such programs combined with a paucity of resources and, initially, research, to support and inform its growth.
ISSN:1053-8712
1547-0679