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Behavioral and Psychological Assessment of Child Sexual Abuse in Clinical Practice

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Title: Behavioral and Psychological Assessment of Child Sexual Abuse in Clinical Practice
Language: English
Authors: Malhotra, Savita, Biswas, Parthasarathy
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy. 2006 2(1):17-28.
Availability: Joseph Cautilli, Ph.D. & The Behavior Analyst Online Organization. 535 Queen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147-3220. Tel: 215-462-6737; Web site: http://www.baojournal.com/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2006
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Psychological Evaluation, Child Abuse, Etiology, Psychology, Evaluation Methods, Measurement Techniques, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Child Behavior
ISSN: 1555-7855
Abstract: This paper discusses the behavioral and psychological assessment of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) in clinical practice. Following a brief introduction regarding definition and etiology of CSA and discussion on issues of behavioral/psychological consequences of CSA, the paper reviews the various approaches towards behavioral/psychological assessment in establishing validity of alleged CSA. The shortcomings of the various behavioral/psychological assessment procedures and the issues of general consensus on behavioral assessment in CSA have been reviewed. The role of behavioral/psychological assessment in child protection issues is also discussed.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 53
Entry Date: 2008
Accession Number: EJ803984
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This paper discusses the behavioral and psychological assessment of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) in clinical practice. Following a brief introduction regarding definition and etiology of CSA and discussion on issues of behavioral/psychological consequences of CSA, the paper reviews the various approaches towards behavioral/psychological assessment in establishing validity of alleged CSA. The shortcomings of the various behavioral/psychological assessment procedures and the issues of general consensus on behavioral assessment in CSA have been reviewed. The role of behavioral/psychological assessment in child protection issues is also discussed.
ISSN:1555-7855