Year
1987
Paper Type
Master's Thesis
College
College of Education and Human Services
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Dr. Marianne Barnes
Second Advisor
Dr. Ann Stoddard
Third Advisor
Dr. Jim Mittelstadt
Abstract
This project presents a six-hour inservice component for elementary teachers dealing with the sexual abuse of children. The program focuses on the three pertinent areas of: the effects on the child; detection, reporting and intervention; and counseling strategies. The program presents content knowledge followed by exercises to build confidence. Exercises
include case studies, small and large group discussion, question and answer task sheets and small group activities. The review of related literature includes the effects of sexual abuse on the child; detection, reporting and intervention procedures; and counseling strategies.
Suggested Citation
Merrilees, Cindy Gissy, "The Problem of Child Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Elementary Teachers" (1987). UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 15.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/15