Title:
All Too Often Overlooked: Comparative Analysis of Child Protective Service Response to Male Child Sexual Abuse in Pennsylvania and Georgia
Authors:
Gonzalez, Lorena
Year:
2015
PAGE:
vi, 41
Language:
En
Keywords:
Male Child Sexual Abuse, Tajfel’s Social Identity Theory, Child Protective Services, Children’s Advocacy Center, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Abstract:
US gender-based violence interventions deal mainly with females and fail to address boy victims at highest risk of becoming perpetrators. Therefore, this study addresses male child sexual abuse (CSA) impact; US response to male CSA via Child Protective Services (CPS); effective treatments for male CSA; and opportunities within CPS for best responding to male CSA. Based on a literature review and Tajfel’s Social Identity Theory, this study indicates: (1) male CSA victims need to achieve a positive self-esteem and develop a healthy personal and social-‐ identity in order to decrease their risk of becoming perpetrators. (2) CPS collaborates with Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC) and uses Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy throughout CSA investigations to help diminish self-blame and hatred by providing a developmentally compassionate environment that includes parents. However, CPS response is neither described explicitly nor directly targeted toward boys, so it is difficult to conclude how interventions specifically address boys’ needs. (3) Ideal treatment for male CSA is geared towards developing solid relationships, a positive sense of self and a healthy identity, but further research must be done to identify methods most effective at achieving this, (4) and CPS and CAC’s main opportunity to address boy’s needs lies within their workforce and treatment methods. In conclusion, CPS does not sufficiently acknowledge or meet the needs of sexually abused boys. I recommend: the government recognize male victims in their violence against women campaigns; CPS ensures their program meaningfully incorporate male CSA victims; and research continue regarding risk, needs and incidence of male CSA nationally.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Department:
Development, Policy and Practice
Country:
United Staed of America, USA
Region:
Northern America
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (MPH/ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2015 Gonzalez
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
TDFyTeVMp7_2016102416151974.pdf