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1. Understanding and Treating Children Who Experience Interpersonal Maltreatment: Empirical Findings

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Lawson, David M.

Abstract

Child maltreatment (CM) is a major health problem in U. S. society, with 872,000 substantiated cases reported in 2004 and unofficial rates ranging from 2 to 10 million cases per year. Depending on the severity, CM can negatively affect a child's physical, emotional, and psychological functioning and development immediately following an abuse incident or incidents; in severe cases, it can affect adult functioning. The author examines the empirically supported research related to the incidence, consequences, treatment effectiveness, and models of treatment for CM.

Published
2009

2. Incidence, Explanations, and Treatment of Partner Violence.

Author

Lawson, David M.

Abstract

This article provides an overview of partner violence research as it pertains to incidence, partner abuse typologies, etiology/explanation, and treatment. Developmental and integrated models for explaining and treating partner abuse are given particular consideration. (Contains 129 references.) (GCP)

Published
2003

3. The Development of Abusive Personality: A Trauma Response.

Author

Lawson, David M.

Abstract

Presents a review and counseling implications for an article titled "Witnessing Parental Violence as a Traumatic Experience Shaping the Abusive Personality" by Donald Dutton (2000). Dutton contends that the early combination of witnessing or directly experiencing violence, shaming, and insecure attachment contributes to the development of abusive personality in males. (Contains 21 references.) (GCP)

Published
2001

4. School Families: Implementation and Evaluation of a Middle School Prevention Program.

Author

Lawson, David M., McClain, Andrew L., and Matlock-Hetzel, Susan

Abstract

Describes a school prevention program that emphasizes normal developmental needs of middle school students. The School Families groups, comprised of middle school students, teachers, and adults, met weekly during the school day to discuss issues related to academic performance, decision making, self-esteem, and social skills. Evaluation results were favorable. (RJM)

Published
1997

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