| Sexual abuse prevention: a training program for developmental disabilities service providers. | |
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PMID: 20390782 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Persons with developmental disabilities are at an increased risk for becoming victims of sexual abuse. Research has revealed that the largest group of identified perpetrators of sexual abuse is developmental disability service providers. The purpose of the present study was to develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of a sexual abuse prevention training program. Participants were administered a survey assessing knowledge and attitudes before and after the training workshop. Small improvements in knowledge and attitudes about sexual abuse and the sexuality of persons with developmental disabilities were found; however, ge-neral attitudes about individuals with developmental disabilities did not change. Suggestions for future directions in this area are provided. |
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Authors:
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Rachel A Bowman; Joseph R Scotti; Tracy L Morris |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of child sexual abuse Volume: 19 ISSN: 1547-0679 ISO Abbreviation: J Child Sex Abus Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-04-14 Completed Date: 2010-07-09 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9301157 Medline TA: J Child Sex Abus Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 119-27 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202, USA. BowmanRachelA@uams.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Developmental Disabilities Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Health Personnel / education* Humans Male Sex Offenses / prevention & control* |
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