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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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