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Child sexual abuse prevention programs: a meta-analysis.

M K Davis1, C A Gidycz

  • 1Department of Psychology, Ohio University, Athens 45701, USA.

Journal of Clinical Child Psychology
|May 10, 2000
PubMed
Summary

School-based child abuse prevention programs show significant effectiveness, with an average effect size of 1.07. Active, long-term programs with physical involvement are most impactful for children of all ages.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Educational Interventions

Background:

  • Child abuse remains a significant societal issue requiring effective prevention strategies.
  • School-based programs offer a scalable platform for reaching children with prevention education.
  • Evaluating the efficacy of existing prevention programs is crucial for optimizing interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a meta-analytic evaluation of the effectiveness of school-based child abuse prevention programs.
  • To identify program characteristics that moderate effectiveness.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for improving child abuse prevention efforts.

Main Methods:

  • A meta-analysis was performed on 27 studies meeting inclusion criteria.
  • Effect sizes were calculated for all programs evaluated.
  • Moderator analyses examined variables such as age, program duration, participant involvement, and intervention type.

Main Results:

  • The average effect size across all programs was 1.07, indicating substantial positive outcomes for participants compared to control groups.
  • Significant moderators included age, number of sessions, participant involvement, outcome measure type, and behavioral skills training.
  • Programs with 4 or more sessions and physical involvement demonstrated the highest effect sizes.

Conclusions:

  • School-based child abuse prevention programs are effective in improving child outcomes.
  • Active, long-term prevention programs with physical engagement are particularly effective for children across all age groups.
  • Findings support the implementation and refinement of comprehensive, engaging prevention strategies in schools.

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