NCJ Number
108880
Journal
Child Abuse and Neglect Volume: 11 Issue: 4 Dated: (1987) Pages: 483-495
Date Published
1987
Length
495 pages
Annotation
As a result of the high incidence and negative consequences of child sexual abuse, school-based prevention programs have been developed in communities across the United States in increasing numbers, but more research is needed to determine their effectiveness.
Abstract
In this paper, implementation of programs in grades K-6 are summarized according to mode and content of presentation, audience and trainer characteristics, and program length. Empirical validation of many creative and entertaining prevention programs available to children has lagged behind their actual development and implementation. Several research questions need to be addressed before it can be confidently asserted that such programs are effective in preventing the sexual exploitation of children. Evaluation efforts must be expanded in order to improve existing materials, obtain funding, and ensure public and professional support for school-based sexual abuse prevention programs. 1 table and 57 references. (Author abstract modified)