TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - Preventing sexual abuse of children in the Twenty-First Century: preparing for challenges and opportunities
JO  - Journal of child sexual abuse
A1  - Wurtele, Sandra K.
SP  - 1
EP  - 18
VL  - 18
IS  - 1
N2  - Child sexual abuse is a widespread social problem that negatively affects victims, families, communities, and society. This article briefly describes the scope and consequences of child sexual abuse and briefly critiques child-focused personal safety educational programs designed to prevent sexual victimization. The final section offers suggestions for expanding the focus of child-directed efforts and also includes recommendations for alternative approaches to primary prevention.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1053-8712
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10538710802584650
ID  - ref1
ER  -