Effectiveness of Group Treatment for Female Adult Incest Survivors

• NCJ Number: 245119
• Journal: Journal of Child Sexual Abuse Volume: 22 Issue: 2 Dated: 2013 Pages: 143-152
• Author(s): Donalee Brown; Sonia Reyes; Brienne Brown; Meredith Gonzenbach
• Date Published: 2013
• Length: 10 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Issue Overview
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This article discusses the incidence of child sexual abuse, defines incest, and discusses treatment options.

Abstract

Very few clinicians receive training in the treatment of sexual abuse, yet during their careers many will encounter victims of sexual abuse. This article discusses the incidence of child sexual abuse, defines incest, and discusses treatment options. A review of group treatment is explored, with results being documented providing support for the effectiveness of the group treatment process. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.