Child sexual abuse poses a serious threat to public health and is often unreported, unrecognized, and untreated. Prevention, early recognition, and treatment are critically important to reduce long-term effects. Little data are available on effective methods of preventing child sexual abuse.
We examined whether specialist police training on the dynamics of sexual offending can modify officers’ victim-blaming attitudes and negative perceptions regarding likely case authorization. The sample included 77 Australian police officers specialising in sexual assault investigation.
Youth programs foster positive youth development among youth and supportive connections with families and communities.
This study investigates demand/withdraw communication and spousal expressions of gratitude as intervening variables in the association between financial distress and marital quality.
Many couples struggle with unintentional negative communication patterns which may lead to lower marital satisfaction.
Colleges and universities are high-risk settings for sexual and relationship violence.
In order to prevent sexual and relationship violence, some colleges and universities have implemented bystander training programs. These programs train students to diffuse risky situations, identify and challenge perpetrators, and assist victims.