Who is advocating for children under six? Uncovering unmet needs in child advocacy centers
| Autor: | Joy R. Pemberton, Nicola A. Conners-Burrow, Karin L. Vanderzee, Teresa L. Kramer |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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Child abuse
050103 clinical psychology medicine.medical_specialty Sociology and Political Science business.industry Service delivery framework 05 social sciences Poison control Mental health Suicide prevention Occupational safety and health Education Physical abuse Injury prevention Developmental and Educational Psychology Medicine 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences business Psychiatry 050104 developmental & child psychology |
| Zdroj: | Children and Youth Services Review. 61:303-310 |
| ISSN: | 0190-7409 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.childyouth.2016.01.003 |
| Popis: | Evidence suggests that children under the age of 6 years are affected by trauma, yet there are few studies available to determine how well their needs are addressed in the mental health system. Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) offer a promising avenue for expanding the system of care for very young children exposed to sexual and/or physical abuse. This study used a mixed-methods approach to examine the type and extent of CAC services for very young children in one state. Quantitative results revealed that the youngest children were less likely to be referred for counseling and less likely to already be engaged in counseling when an investigation is initiated. Qualitative results from interviews with CAC advocates suggest that advocates have variable perceptions regarding the effects of trauma on young children, and they do not consistently receive training in the mental health needs of traumatized children under 6. Our results confirm the need for an expanded system of service delivery for the youngest and most vulnerable child maltreatment victims. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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