RESUMEN
This multi-site examination of sexual abuse histories of youth in residential treatment centers asked, for the sample as a whole and by youth's gender: (a) How many perpetrators did each youth have? (b) What was the gender of the perpetrator? (c) What proportion of youth was abused by family members? (d) What proportion of youth was abused in a child welfare setting? And, (e) what proportion of sexually abused youth were also victims of physical abuse and/or neglect? Results revealed that males were more likely to have one perpetrator, a female perpetrator, and to have been abused in a child welfare setting and less likely be abused by a family member. Implications for refining programs and practices are discussed.
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Conducta del Adolescente/psicología , Abuso Sexual Infantil/estadística & datos numéricos , Protección a la Infancia/estadística & datos numéricos , Víctimas de Crimen/estadística & datos numéricos , Tratamiento Domiciliario/estadística & datos numéricos , Adolescente , Distribución de Chi-Cuadrado , Niño , Abuso Sexual Infantil/psicología , Abuso Sexual Infantil/rehabilitación , Víctimas de Crimen/psicología , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Estados UnidosRESUMEN
This article describes findings from a series of focus groups conducted with formal kinship caregivers in Maryland. The findings reveal that kinship caregivers are committed to providing safety and stability for the children placed with them. The findings also suggest that caregiving can be a significant adjustment for many kinship caregivers and that expanded support services are needed to enhance their relationship with the child welfare agency.