Citation

Chop SM. Child Adolesc. Soc. Work J. 2003; 20(4): 297-301.

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(Copyright © 2003, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

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Abstract

Child sexual abuse victims placed in residential care present a dilemma for residential staff. Behaviors exhibited by these youth are difficult to understand and treat. Despite efforts made by staff, acting out behavior continues. This article focuses on understanding these behaviors from a relationship perspective. The combination of abuser-victim dichotomy, identification with the aggressor, self-blame, and perverse object contact are seen in the child's relationships. Staff should recognize that a child's relationship problems are not the result of their interventions, but residue of the child's past abuse. Understanding the relationship problems experienced by these youth provides means for reframing these behaviors and directing interventions. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 2003. Copyright © 2003 by Springer)

Child Abuse Effects
Child Abuse Victim
Child Abuse Treatment
Child Sexual Abuse Effects
Child Sexual Abuse Treatment
Child Sexual Abuse Victim
Child Behavior
Child Problem Behavior
Child Victim
Child Treatment
Behavior Causes
Behavior Treatment
Victim Treatment
Residential Treatment
Self Blaming
Sexual Assault Treatment
Sexual Assault Effects
Sexual Assault Victim
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