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Child sexual abuse prevention: Research review and recommendations

Jill Duerr Berrick, Richard P. Barth

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A vigorous debate has accompanied the dissemination of research findings in the area of child sexual abuse prevention education. The debate has highlighted passionate beliefs but has done little to inform the average reader about the range of studies available in this field. The following research review provides specific information on the methodology and results of more than 30 studies. A metaanalysis offers an overall assessment of the study results. Suggestions for the development of alternative approaches in prevention activities are rendered.

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A vigorous debate has accompanied the dissemination of research findings in the area of child sexual abuse prevention education. The debate has highlighted passionate beliefs but has done little to inform the average reader about the range of studies available in this field. The following research review provides specific information on the methodology and results of more than 30 studies. A metaanalysis offers an overall assessment of the study results. Suggestions for the development of alternative approaches in prevention activities are rendered.

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A vigorous debate has accompanied the dissemination of research findings in the area of child sexual abuse prevention education. The debate has highlighted passionate beliefs but has done little to inform the average reader about the range of studies available in this field. The following research review provides specific information on the methodology and results of more than 30 studies. A metaanalysis offers an overall assessment of the study results. Suggestions for the development of alternative approaches in prevention activities are rendered.

Key concepts: Sexual abuse, Child sexual abuse, Psychology, Child abuse, Medical education, Criminology, Applied psychology, Clinical psychology

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