Professionals’ beliefs regarding child sexual abuse: Assessment and treatment implications

James William Griffith

doi:10.1300/J177v01n02_03

Professionals’ beliefs regarding child sexual abuse: Assessment and treatment implications

James William Griffith^*

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Abstract

Child sexual abuse assessments are influenced by professionals’ beliefs. This article is a review of the beliefs and practices of professionals working in child sexual abuse cases. The emphasis of child sexual abuse histories in treatment planning is also discussed. Based on this review, many professional practices are consistent with present scientific knowledge, while others are inconsistent. Recommendations are made to further integrate the philosophy of science into clinical and forensic practice. More research is needed to further examine the importance of factors that mediate the effects of child sexual abuse, as well as how sexual abuse information influences treatment planning and clinical decision-making.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	35-61
Number of pages	27
Journal	Journal of Threat Assessment
Volume	1
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J177v01n02_03
State	Published - Jan 1 2001
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Assessment
Child sexual abuse
Professional beliefs
Professional practice

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Social Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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