A Model Child Abuse Prevention Program


 

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Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s): Sandra Jaffa

Research Area: Health; Social conditions

Keywords: Family; Social Services; Violence

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

Child sexual and physical abuse, as well as incest, are Jewish problems that can be prevented most effectively through a comprehensive approach as described in this article. This model child abuse prevention program incorporates community education and outreach; therapeutic interventions; and environmental services, including homemakers, vocational guidance, financial assistance, camping experiences, and legal aid. This multifaceted program has demonstrated success in interrupting the multigenerational cycle of abuse.