2010/03/01 by Sandy K. Wurtele, Maureen C. Kenny · 2 citations
Psychology · Social Sciences · Health Professions · Medicine · #Child Abuse and Trauma #Intimate Partner and Family Violence #Homelessness and Social Issues #SAFER #Sexual abuse #Child sexual abuse #Psychology #The Internet #Medical education #Medicine #Developmental psychology #Suicide prevention #Poison control #Medical emergency #Computer security
paper · doi:10.1002/car.1112
openalex publication_date 2010/03/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/17
Abstract Although research demonstrates that child‐focused sexual abuse prevention programmes can teach children personal safety knowledge and skills, childhood sexual abuse (CSA) prevention programmes that involve parents have a number of distinct advantages. The more knowledge parents have about CSA, the greater likelihood they can create safer environments for their children and thus prevent the occurrence of sexual exploitation. Research has demonstrated that parents lack crucial information about CSA and can benefit from even brief educational efforts. This paper will identify potential barriers to participation and offer practical suggestions for enhancing both recruitment and retention rates. Recommendations for parent education programmes are offered, including improving parents' confidence and skills in educating their children about CSA, providing them with parent‐friendly materials to use and developing Internet applications. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.