NCJ Number
154803
Editor(s)
L A Fontes
Date Published
1995
Length
322 pages
Annotation
This volume assesses cultural strengths and challenges with nine solution-focused chapters on sexual abuse in specific cultures in North America.
Abstract
The chapters offer ways in which cultural norms can be used to protect children and promote recovery from sexual abuse, and offers practical guidelines that professionals can use to become more helpful to children, families, and adult survivors from all groups. Among the groups explored through descriptions and case studies are Cambodians, African Americans, Seventh Day Adventists, gay men and lesbian women, Asians, Pacific Islanders and Filipino Americans, Puerto Ricans, Jews, and Anglo Americans. Chapter reference