Jeffrey L Todahl, Simone Piper, Robyn E Metcalfe, Stephanie C Luther, Phyllis D Barkhurst, Keavy Cook, Mary Ratliff, Jeff M Gau
This exploratory study investigated group differences and pre-post changes in knowledge, beliefs, and behavior by mandatory reporters and Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) survivor status for a CSA prevention training designed for the general public. Of the 8,114 study participants, 32% identified as having experienced CSA, and 77% indicated they were mandatory reporters for child abuse and neglect. Mandatory reporters had higher baseline knowledge about CSA than those who were not mandatory reporters and reported more CSA preventative behaviors...
November 17, 2023: Journal of Child Sexual Abuse