Abstract
This paper will describe characteristics of child abuse victims and how the adult can best meet the victim's special needs in a group setting. Appropriate techniques to use to facilitate communication, to define appropriate behavior, to stimulate language, and to encourage skill development will be discussed. The appropriate staff training, support, and child-staff ratio will be included.
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Pearl, P. Working with preschool-aged child abuse victims in group settings. Child Youth Care Forum 17, 185–194 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01083864
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Keywords
- Social Psychology
- Child Abuse
- Skill Development
- Group Setting
- Staff Training