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Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse

Given the very high prevalence rates of child sexual abuse around the world, numerous programs designed to prevent abuse have been designed and implemented in schools and other settings. Health professionals can find research and guidance on methodologies for responding to and reducing child sexual abuse in this section.

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What Works to Prevent Sexual Violence Against Children, Executive Summary (Oak Foundation, 2020)

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An Evidence-Based Education Program for Adults about Child Sexual Abuse (“Prevent It!”) That Significantly Improves Attitudes, Knowledge, and Behavior (Martin, 2016)

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Initial Assessment of Stewards of Children Program Effects on Child Sexual Abuse Reporting Rates in Selected South Carolina Counties (Letourneau, 2016)

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Community-level Moderators of a School-Based Childhood Sexual Assault Prevention Program (Morris, 2017)

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Optimising implementation of reforms to better prevent and respond to child sexual abuse in institutions (Australia Royal Commission, 2017)