An Evaluation of a Support Group for Parents Who Have a Sexually Abused Child.

Winton, Mark A.

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ERIC Number: EJ416601

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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An Evaluation of a Support Group for Parents Who Have a Sexually Abused Child.

Winton, Mark A.

Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, v14 n3 p397-405 1990

Twenty-seven parents with sexually abused children evaluated the effectiveness of a parent support group. Results indicated significant decreases in some of the children's dysfunctional behaviors, increased parental perception of coping skills and confidence as parents, but no change in parents' stress levels. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Child Abuse, Coping, Parent Counseling, Parent Education, Parenting Skills, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Sexual Abuse, Social Support Groups, Stress Variables

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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