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Impact of Early Intervention for Youth With Problematic Sexual Behaviors and Their Caregivers

NCJ Number
252322
Journal
Journal of Sexual Aggression Volume: Online Dated: August 2018
Author(s)
Jane F. Silovsky; Michael D. Hunter; Erin K. Taylor
Date Published
August 2018
Length
6 pages
Annotation
This multi-site quasi-experimental study examined the outcomes for 320 youth ages 10-14 years old and their caregivers who participated in community-based problematic sexual behavior - cognitive behavior therapy (PSB-CBT).
Abstract
The study found significant reductions in problematic sexual behavior with a large effect size (e.g., t(126) = 11.69, p < .001, d = 2.08) were found. There were no site differences, despite racial and regional diversity. Non-sexual behavioral problems, emotional problems, and trauma symptoms also significantly improved. Positive outcomes extended to caregivers. recommended next steps include rigorous strategies for examining the impact of widespread implementation of evidence-based early intervention programs on the prevention of sexual abuse, complemented with thoughtful efforts to develop and implement policies and procedures that improve the safety and well-being of all children in the community. (Publisher abstract modified)

Grant Number(s)
2010-WP-BX-K062
2013-MU-MU-K102
Sponsoring Agency
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Address

999 N. Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC 20531, United States

Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART)
Address

999 N. Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC 20531, United States

Publication Format
Article
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Report (Study/Research)
Report (Grant Sponsored)
Program/Project Evaluation
Program/Project Description
Language
English
Country
United States of America