Citation

Cox AD. Child Abuse Rev. 1998; 7(1): 30-43.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, John Wiley and Sons)

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Abstract

Detailed examination of evaluated community programmes for the prevention of physical child abuse and neglect shows that success depends on matching the skills of the staff to the needs of the families. The relative inefficiency of risk screening and attrition from prevention programmes argues for comprehensive as well as focused aspects of programmes and variation in which is available. Sexual abuse prevention programmes have usually been implemented in schools but are more successful when the focus includes bullying and when children and parents are also actively involved. This is also true of bullying programmes. In establishing risk for abuse, more effective methods are required to assess aspects of family life that are not readily observable, including involved but non-resident adult males. It is important not only to approach abuse prevention by intervening in different ways and at different points in the network of processes within and around the family, but also to find cost-effective ways of sustaining preventative efforts. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Child Abuse Review, 1998. Copyright © 1998 by John Wiley and Sons)

Program Evaluation
Program Effectiveness
Community Based
Child Abuse Prevention
Child Physical Abuse Prevention
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
Child Neglect Prevention
Prevention Program
Domestic Violence Prevention
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