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A Public Dialogue On Child Sexual Abuse: Hope For Healing And Prevention, Hanna Louise Foster
A Public Dialogue On Child Sexual Abuse: Hope For Healing And Prevention, Hanna Louise Foster
Educational Specialist, 2009-2019
This paper describes the problem of child sexual abuse (CSA), including the prevalence, associated outcomes for survivors, and the importance of prevention in addition to treatment. The author reviews the current literature on three types of child sexual abuse prevention programs: criminal justice initiatives, educational programs for children, and community-based programs. The author examines a public dialogue approach that aims to engage adults in the prevention of child sexual abuse. An analysis of one dialogue project is provided, including the history of the panel and evaluation information. The author discusses the value of the project in terms of both prevention …