Consequences of childhood sexual abuse

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The Department of Community Health and Corrections is working to improve its programs to provide psychological support services for children who are the victims of childhood sexual abuse. You want to be able to make a useful contribution for the first task force meeting, and decide to review research and studies on childhood sexual abuse and its possible long-term effects such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. You write a short summary of your review, covering the following information:

Describe the prevalence of childhood sexual abuse.

Identify two common short-term consequences and two common long-term consequences of childhood sexual abuse.

According to the DSM-IV, what is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

Explain how PTSD can be related to childhood sexual abuse.

Discuss one manner of intervention or treatment that has been found effective in addressing issues related to childhood sexual abuse. Refer to the studies or research that supports the effectiveness of the treatment .

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