Contents
Statement of Purpose
Richard E. Behrman
Sexual Abuse of Children: Recommendations and Analysis
Carol S. Larson, Donna L. Terman, Deanna S. Gomby, Linda Sandham Quinn and Richard E. Behrman
Current Information on the Scope and Nature of Child Sexual Abuse
David Finkelhor
Immediate and Long-Term Impacts of Child Sexual Abuse
John N. Briere and Diana M. Elliott
Reporting and Investigating Child Sexual Abuse
Donna M. Pence and Charles A. Wilson
Adjudication of Child Sexual Abuse Cases
John E.B. Myers
Doing Justice and Doing Good: Conflicts for Mental Health Professionals
Gary B. Melton
The Role of Physicians in Reporting and Evaluating Child Sexual Abuse Cases
David L. Kerns, Donna L. Terman and Carol S. Larson
Responding to Child Sexual Abuse: The Need for a Balanced Approach
Douglas J. Besharov
Efficacy of Treatment for Victims of Child Sexual Abuse
Larry E. Beutler, Rebecca A. Williams and Heidi A. Zetzer
Offenders: Characteristics and Treatment
Judith V. Becker
Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse
Deborah A. Daro
Child Sexual Abuse: Awareness and Backlash
Jon R. Conte
CHILD INDICATORS: Reported Child Abuse and Neglect
Eugene M. Lewit
REVISITING THE ISSUES: Home Visiting
Martha Minow
