A comparison of Hispanic and African-American sexually abused girls and their families

Evaluation of a Multi-Phase Trauma-Focused Intervention with Latino Youth

“…Studies have also found differences in the consequences of sexual abuse among Latinas, including greater psychological, emotional, and behavioral difficulties than African-American and White females (Lefley, Scott, Liabre, & Hicks, 1993;Shaw, Lewis, Loeb, Rosado, & Rodriguez, 2001). In addition, Marshall et al (2009) found evidence suggesting that Latinos may be more likely to experience hyperarousal symptoms such as hypervigilience and emotional reactivity than non-Hispanic Caucasians.…”

Revisão sistemática para estudar a eficácia de terapia cognitivo-comportamental para crianças e adolescentes abusadas sexualmente com transtorno de estresse pós-traumático

“…Evoked contents may be restructured by means of psychoeducation, coping, and cognitive restructuring, which may reduce anxiety and PTSD symptoms, as well as body safety skills, which teach individuals to protect themselves from future abuse, especially when the victim is still exposed to risk. Response to treatment is associated with type, frequency and intensity of abuse, patient age, degree of relationship between perpetrator and victim, and the way trauma is perceived [75][76][77] . The presence of parents in the treatment, particularly for younger children, has a positive effect on the prognosis of PTSD and other consequences of abuse.…”

Child Witness Protection Challenges in Kenya

“…Children who do not receive maternal support during legal proceedings function significantly more poorly over time (Goodman et al, 1992b). Similarly, children who receive maternal support are likely to disclose sexual abuse earlier and experience less distress (Elliott and Briere, 1994;London, et al, 2005;Olafson and Lederman, 2006;Shaw et al, 2001). Previous research has found that children's perceptions of the legal process may very well be mediated by the perceptions of their caretakers (Good man et al, 1992b).…”