Journal of Child Sexual Abuse · 2002 · 28 citations · 9 references
Social SciencesSocial PolicySocial WorkBehavioral DisordersChild PolicyChild WelfareChild AdvocacyChild Behavior InterventionChild Welfare PolicyChild Welfare PracticeChild Welfare SystemsFoster CareBehavioral Needs In CareChild Maltreatment InterventionChild Welfare ResponsesChild Welfare SupervisionChild Welfare TrainingProblematic Sexual BehaviorResidential Treatment PlacementStaff Development Planning
Forty-eight of 52 (92%) agencies contracted with the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) responded to a survey about problematic sexualized behaviors (PSB) of children in different levels of care within the child welfare system. Results revealed that almost all agencies reported PSB within their foster boarding home and residential treatment centers. A majority of agencies perceived PSB to be a significant problem for which staff and families were not sufficiently trained. These findings highlight many avenues for advocacy, clinical intervention, and staff development.
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