Characteristics of Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs

• NCJ Number: 119531
• Journal: Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal Volume: 13 Issue: 3 Dated: (1989) Pages: 361-368
• Author(s): R Keller; L Cicchinelli; D Gardner
• Date Published: 1989
• Length: 7 pages
• Sponsoring Agency: US Dept of Health and Human Services
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Survey
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: Presented at the Third National Family Violence Research Conference, Durham, NH, July 1987.

Annotation

A number of sexual abuse treatment programs have been established to meet the needs of victims and their families.

Abstract

Variations in these treatment programs are due to differences in philosophy, system contest, client focus, problem definition, and treatment strategy adopted. This article presents findings from a nationwide survey of 553 sexual abuse treatment programs. The survey focused on program context, client, and service characteristics. It was found that most programs are affiliated with a larger public or private agency, focus on treating victims, and rely on a combination of individual, family, dyad, and group therapy approaches. 6 references, 4 tables. (Author abstract modified)