Children Who Molest: A Treatment Program

• NCJ Number: 118531
• Journal: Journal of Interpersonal Violence Volume: 4 Issue: 2 Dated: (June 1989) Pages: 185-203
• Author(s): T C Johnson; C Berry
• Date Published: 1989
• Length: 19 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Program Description (Model)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study describes a program designed for children under thirteen who initiate sexually abusive behavior with other children.

Abstract

Child perpetrators, currently underidentified and misunderstood, need specialized treatment. In response, the Support Program for Abuse Reactive Kids (SPARK), was begun in the Child Sexual Abuse Center at Children's Institute International (California) in January 1985. The program format, including the admissions criteria, treatment model, and testing/evaluation process, is described. 12 references. (Author Abstract modified)