Significance of the Problem According to the AACAP (2011) children who have experienced CSA are often devastated by the lasting mental and emotion affects (p. 1). Children who have suffered this type of abuse often suffer effects of it throughout their lives (AACAP, 2011, p. 1). The AACAP (2011) explains this can manifest as depression, self-esteem issues, and/or anxiety (p. 1-2). Many children suffer from sleep disturbances which can lead to additional mental health issues (AACAP, 2011). Dietz et al. (2012) explain it is imperative to access treatment immediately for CSA victims to minimize additional harm to children that could continue into adulthood (p. 679). The AACAP (2011) agrees with this position adding that the families need assistance as well (p. 2). This means that getting children effective treatment is imperative not only to their current well-being but also to their future well-being. Leaving the psychological trauma of sexual abuse untreated is hazardous to the child’s health just as there is a risk of complications with leaving a medical condition untreated. According to Johnson 2008 there is debate as to the most effective method for the treatment of CSA (p. S27). Evaluating treatments and identifying those that are effective as well as to what extent they are effective is essential to treatment of child sexual abuse victims. Successful treatment can help to prevent further psychological damage as well as preventing future abuse of the individual. When the individual is able to cope with and move past the abuse in a healthy manner there are positive implications for society. Thomas and Zimmer-Gembeck (2012) point out while it is foremost important to identify effective treatment options, finding opti... ... middle of paper ... ...& Misurell, J. R. (2010). Game-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (GB- CBT): An innovative group treatment program for children who have been sexually abused. Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, 3, 163-180. doi: 10.1080/19361521. 2010.491506 Springer, C., Misurell, J. R., & Hiller, A. (2012). Game-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (GB- CBT) group program for children who have experienced sexual abuse: A three-month follow-up investigation. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 21, 646-664. doi: 10.1080/ 10538712.2012.722592 Texas Family Code, Title 5, Subtitle E, Chapter 261, Section 261.001 (2013). Retrieved from http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/FA/htm/FA.261.htm Thomas, R., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (2012). Parent-child interaction therapy: An evidence- based treatment for child maltreatment. Child Maltreatment, 17(3), 253-256. doi: 10.1177/1077559512459555
Obviously, working with survivors of child sexual abuse, neglect, and trauma: The approach taken by the social worker in the Brandon’s case shall begin with “assessment and beginning treatment of the family because child abuse is one of a wide range practice situation in which systems concepts can be applied to help to understand the dynamics involved” in the road for healing and recovery from the physical and psychological effect of the trauma by providing adequate resources available for counseling and therapy due to the devastating impacts of child sexual abuse can be heartbreaking for the victim and the family. However, social worker approach to understanding and responds efficiently by being empathetic to the complex situation as a result; the perpetrator is the father such as in the case of Brandon (Plummer, Makris, & Brocksen, 2014).
Cohen, J. A., & Mannarino, A. P. (2008). Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Parents. Child & Adolescent Mental Health, 13(4), 158-162.
It is the CPS duty to protect the child from harm and the caregiver’s duty to report harm (Martin, 2010). While it seems that Martin (2010) feels that substandard care in a child’s home is connected to community and poverty. I feel that they place a part in sexual abuse, but is not the whole picture. There are some underlying mental issues that causes a grown person to want to hurt a child. I will also say that maybe some abuse in the abuser’s life created this problem. I think that whatever the underlying cause is the vulnerability of children helps create this type of abuse. The quiet, fearful child, in my opinion can be easily manipulated of
GB-CBT uses these factors by applying them to developmentally age appropriate games (Springer & Misurell, 2012). The games are used to help with gradual exposure which helps the victims reduce avoiding their experience whenever there is a reminder of their trauma (Springer & Misurell, 2012). Springer & Misurell (2012) also state that the games are designed to be structured, goal oriented, and it teaches specific social and emotional skills through experiential learning. This form of therapy works because it is able to be tweaked and modified when needed to fit the needs of the client and family. The therapist will choose a module based the client’s age in development, communication abilities, the client’s and family’s interest, and the client’s and the family’s knowledge on child sexual abuse. They also state, “The two main parts to this therapy are, first, the emotional skills and social training, which concentrates on those skills and building the rapport between the therapist and the client, second, the education and treatment on CSA, which works on healthy sexuality, gradual
Letourneau, E. J., Henggeler, S. W., Borduin, C. M., Schewe, P. A., McCart, M. R., Chapman, J. E., & Saldana, L. (2009). Multisystemic therapy for juvenile sexual offenders: 1-year results from a randomized effectiveness trial. Journal of Family Psychology, 23(1), 89-102.
The effects of childhood sexual abuse carry on with the children forever. To what extent and to what effect does abuse have on children during adulthood? What are the main issues that adults have been abused suffer from in adulthood? Do they have more of a physical issue with preforming with their partner in the bedroom or do they have more of a mental block due to their trauma? The world had been asking these questions for far too long and we need answers on how helping the children of our world. The questions that have been stated have been answered through the two articles that will be summarized below.
Child abuse is a serious issue in today's society. Many people have been victims of child abuse. There are three forms of child abuse: physical, emotional, and sexual. Many researchers believe that sexual abuse is the most detremental of the three. A middle-aged adult who is feeling depressed will probably not relate it back to his childhood, but maybe he should. The short-term effects of childhood sexual abuse have been proven valid, but now the question is, do the long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse affect middle-aged adults? Many contradicting views arise from the subject of childhood sexual abuse. Researchers and psychologists argue on this issue. Childhood sexual abuse has the potential to damage a child physically, emotionally, and behaviorally for the rest of his or her childhood, and the effects have been connected to lasting into middle-aged adulthood.
Burton, D. & Smith-Darden, J., North American Survey of Sexual Abuser Treatment and Models 2000, Brandon, VT: Safer Society Foundation, 2001.
While many view TF-CBT as the “best practice,” it may not be the best fit for emotional child abuse. In many of the studies completed for TF-CBT, the primary abuse studied is sexual abuse. In TF-CBT studies, they indicate they effectively work with physi...
There are several domains that must be considered when treating a survivor of child abuse: the need for safety and trust, sense of belonging, protection from perceived or actual threats, facing the defendant in court, prevention of revictimization, and empowerment (Sawyer & Judd, 2012). Davis, 2005, states that “children terrorized through sexual abuse, neglect, physical abuse, or wartime atrocities may suffer from lasting wounds, nightmares, depression, and troubled adolescence involving substance abuse, binge eating, or aggression.” Victims of child abuse need to regain their sense of control over their lives. Experiencing healthy relationships, being nurtured by adults and helping them to learn resilience are all interventions that have been well-documented (Sawyer & Judd, 2...
“Each year, Child Protective Services receives reports of child abuse and neglect involving six million children, and many go unreported” (New Directions). The article New Directions in Child Abuse and Neglect Research, explores the need for research of the long-term affects of child abuse and neglect, not only on the victims, but also on their families, future relationships, and other people out in the community. Current research has brought to life the long-term developmental and biological challenges that abuse victims deal with long after an event occurs. A problem that current researchers face when striving to learn more about the long-term affects of child abuse is a lack of funds. Money drives a lot of things in this world, and research is one of those things. The current funds for this type of research has been spread very thin over numerous organizations that deal with child abuse. In this article, New Directions in Child Abuse and Neglect Research, new ideas for spreading these funds have been talked about and plans have been devised.
This paper outlines the consequences of child sexual abuse (CSA) based on the examination of results from multiple researches previously fulfilled concerning the psychological and physical impact of this crime, information of statistics, warning signs detected, victims’ performances, and emotional state. Sexual abuse causes severe trauma on child victims that will last for the course of their lives, therefore it is critical to identify and improve the therapeutic methods utilized to treat CSA survivors.
It is most important to understand that children and teens of all racial, religious, ethnic, gender and age groups, at all socio-economic levels are sexually abused. Although there are risk factors that may increase the possibility of sexual abuse, sex abuse can be found in all types of families, communities, and cultures (The Scope of, 2016). Childhood sexual abuse is an important issue to address because the impact of sexual does not end when the abuse ends. Childhood trauma follows into adulthood and can have long-range effects. “Survivors of sexual abuse are at significantly greater risks for severe and chronic mental health issues, including alcoholism, depression, anxiety, PTSD and high risk behaviors” (The Scope Of, 2016). Victims may experience traumatic sexualization, or the shaping of their sexuality in “developmentally inappropriate” and “interpersonally dysfunctional” ways (Effects of Child, 2012). “A child who is the victim of prolonged sexual abuse usually develops low self-esteem, a feeling of worthlessness and an abnormal or distorted view of sex. The child may become withdrawn and mistrustful of adults, and can become suicidal” (Effects of Child, 2012). Overall, the effects and impact of childhood sexual abuse are long lasting and do not diminish when the abuse ends, their childhood trauma follows them into
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Child abuse is a very serious problem that continues to happen all over the world. The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, defines child abuse as a failure to act as a parent or caregiver which results in physical/emotional harm, sexual abuse, and in some cases death. There are many different types of child abuse such as emotional, physical, neglect, and sexual. With each type of abuse there are warning signs you can spot before it is too late. When a child is abused there is a huge possibility that it can cause them to have many long term effects.