category: abused children

Young Victims, Young Offenders: Current Issues in Policy and Treatment

... factor that may have a spurious effect on the data obtained ... protocol in their AD doll interview , these protocols were idiosyncratic in ... protocols , most researchers have employed idiosyncratic 50 YOUNG VICTIMS , YOUNG OFFENDERS.

The Distance Between Us

"At the age of 8, Reyna Grande made the dangerous and illegal trek across the border from Mexico to the United States, and discovered that the American Dream is much more complicated that it seemed"--Provided by publisher.

The Distance Between Us: A Memoir

When Reyna Grande's father leaves his wife and three children behind in a village in Mexico to make the dangerous trek across the border to the United States, he promises he will soon return from "El Otro Lado" (The Other Side) with enough ...

Leader's Manual: A Curriculum on Child Abuse and Neglect

... bodyguard , but to share with you the process of talking with the family . If you are a child protective worker and think the situation in a home visit may be dangerous , make sure you request a police accompaniment . If the police go ...

My Story: A Child Called It ; The Lost Boy ; A Man Named Dave

Throughout, Dave kept alive the dream of finding a family who would love and care for him. This is an inspirational look at the horrors of child abuse and the steadfast determination of one child to survive despite the odds.

A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive

Dave Pelzer was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother, a mother who played tortuous, unpredictable games. Games that left one of her three sons nearly dead.

One Eye Crying, One Eye Laughing: A Transylvanian Tasmanian Story

A Transylvanian Tasmanian Story Shirley Castley. “There is an official recipe from Time-Life books which is supposed to be ah, so good. But your Mama said arrrgh! What sort ofgonk is THAT? So here goes her SECRET recipe to be guarded ...

Family Violence Prevention Resource Guide: Program development

... Dark Side of Families : Current Family Violence Research . Beverly Hills ... Source Book . Sarasota , FL : Professional Resources Exchange , 1982 ... Dark Side of Families : Current Family Violence Research . Beverly Hills , CA : Sage ...

Behind Closed Doors: A True Story of Abuse, Neglect and Survival Against the Odds

The number one bestselling, heartbreaking childhood memoir of abuse and true story of the triumph of the human spirit.

Adolescent Maltreatment: Issues and Program Models

... project termination . The concept of " family role " was explored and the distribution of role types indicates that half of the subjects of this study were seen as family scapegoats by project staff at the point of intake . For 20 % of ...

Violence: A Plague in Our Land

... Role Theory in Nursing Role theory has guided a considerable amount of research in nursing . An examination of role conceptions of new nursing graduates contributed to knowledge of stress ... definition of role stress as a societal condition ...

Feathers: This Woman, My Mother: A Monologue

Growing up with relatives after the death of her parents, Penny finds the strength to survive physical, emotional, and sexual abuse only by surrounding herself with a mental barrier of hatred and anger.

Epiphany

... the lion and renamed the song " The Lion Sleeps Tonight . " Today , almost all international rights on the song are held by Weiss . Solomon Linda's melody from " Mbube " became one of the most famous melodies in the world . The English ...

The Complete Texts of A Man Named Dave and Help Yourself

... weight , but those yo - yo diets mean just that — they will gain back what ... routine so I can live a long productive life . However , I'm not going to ... good in that one shirt , but it's not the end of the world if I rarely wear ...

Damaged: The Heartbreaking True Story of a Forgotten Child

Although Jodie is only eight years old, she is violent, aggressive, and has already been through numerous foster families. Her last hope is Cathy Glass

Damaged: The Heartbreaking True Story of a Broken Child

Damaged is the true story of the relationship between Jodie and her foster mother, Cathy Glass. Jodie, a troubled eight-year old, was the most disturbed and abused child Glass had ever taken care of.

Cut: The True Story of an Abandoned, Abused Little Girl Who Was Desperate to Be Part of a Family

In her new book, the no.1 bestselling author of Damaged tells the story of the Dawn, a sweet and seemingly well-balanced girl whose outward appearance masks a traumatic childhood of suffering at the hands of the very people who should have ...

Angel's Evolution

One night, a stranger kisses me. In his touch, I see the possibility of a life beyond my prison. My name? Just call me Angel and this is my evolution.

Flowers in the Attic

This is the extraordinary novel that has captured millions in its spell!

'Shh! 'Don't Tell'; a True Story of Survival

... a cup of tea. Joan very kindly offered to hold onto them for me until I was leaving Ireland. Since my departure was on Wednesday, I had to pretend that the factory had given me a couple of days off. To eliminate any suspicion on my ...

Child Abuse: New Research

... abused child and how easy or difficult this identification was . The questionnaire contained both structured questions ( 16 ) and open ended questions ( 4 ) . Seven questions about the action model were added to the 2003 version of the ...

Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect

... feel they must have done something " bad " to have caused the abuse to happen ( 1996 , p . 36 ) . Thus society not only teaches female children that sexuality is 152 Chapter 7 Incest as a Problem Today Societal Contributions to Incest.

Genie: Escape from a Silent Childhood

Case study of the linguistic and emotional progress of a 13 year old girl discovered in Nov. 1970 who had spent her life up to that point held prisoner in a room with virtually no outside communication.

Sexual Offences Against Children: Report of the Committee on Sexual Offences Against Children and Youths

... trick being fellated by the youth ) ; 54 males ( 64.3 per cent ) and 74 females ( 51.0 per cent ) said that more ... sex was most often requested . One male said that his tricks most often wanted a " hand job " , while another boy ...

Sexual Offences Against Children: Report of the Committee on Sexual Offences Against Children and Youths

... trick being fellated by the youth ) ; 54 males ( 64.3 per cent ) and 74 females ( 51.0 per cent ) said that more ... sex was most often requested . One male said that his tricks most often wanted a " hand job " , while another boy ...

Family Violence Prevention Resource Guide: For Air Force Helping Professionals

... stop . IV . Nature of alcoholism [ BREAK ] Hint : The purpose of this section is to help the participants understand that alcoholism is an illness . A. Introduce the film : " I'll Quit Tomorrow . " 1. Themes a . Depicts the nature of ...

Missouri-Wyoming

... family members , and sources within the agency . Funding : State funds , county funds , funds from private nonprofit organizations , and client fees support the program . CP - 02284 Catholic Children's Home , Panhandle , Tex . P.O. Box ...

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

... FDLE , through the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission , provides child abuse and neglect training for all new police officers . training in the 40 certified recruit training centers around the state . The same curriculum ...

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention: State Plan: 1991-1993

... FDLE curriculum training in 215 classes . The same curriculum and plan for training new employees is used presently . In 1985-86 , the FDLE , through the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission , received special legislative ...

The Legal Aspects of Protective Services for Abused and Neglected Children: A Manual

... Chart : Examples of Hearsay Rule Exceptions in Testimony ..72 Elimination of Privileges at Hearings 71 Protection of relationships Who can assert the privilege ? Testimonial privilege Confidential communications .71 71 72 73 Chart ...

Family Violence Prevention Resource Guide: Workshops

VIII . Conclusion A. Distribute Handout # 1 : Workshop Evaluation Form . Hint : When giving out the workshop evaluation form , encourage the participants to be very thoughtful in their responses and list what was helpful and what was ...

Tears of the Silenced: A True Crime and an American Tragedy; Severe Child Abuse and Leaving the Amish

Eighteen year old Misty breathes a sigh of relief no longer having to fear her step-father will kill her. This is short lived however when she finds herself refusing to be silenced.

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