Citation

Ray DC, Lilly JP, Gallina N, MacIan P, Wilson B. Eval. Program Plann. 2017; 65: 124-130.

Affiliation

University of North Texas, United States.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2017.08.003

PMID

28810212

Abstract

Children who have experienced physical abuse benefit from a multitude of community interventions including support programs to address emotional and behavioral stability. This pilot study evaluated the services of Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA), a community of bikers lending intervention to abused children, using a pre/post exploratory design. Participants (N=154) were children who had been referred by parents/guardians for current or past physical and/or sexual abuse. Parents/guardians of children were interviewed four times over a course of one year.

RESULTS indicated children demonstrated substantial improvements in their overall levels of emotional distress, conduct concerns, hyperactivity, and behavioral and emotional functioning. Overall, results support the premise that services provided by BACA may serve as a unique intervention for children who have experienced abuse.

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Language: en

Keywords

Child abuse; Community intervention; Program evaluation