ERIC Number: EJ882089
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
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Sexual Abuse Prevention: A Training Program for Developmental Disabilities Service Providers
Bowman, Rachel A.; Scotti, Joseph R.; Morris, Tracy L.
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, v19 n2 p119-127 2010
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, general attitudes about individuals with developmental disabilities did not change. Suggestions for future directions in this area are provided. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Prevention, Developmental Disabilities, Sexuality, At Risk Persons, Program Effectiveness, Surveys, Training, Knowledge Level, Attitude Change
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Language: English
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