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Treatment for child abusers

Social WorkPublished 1 May 1974
James J. Tracy, Elizabeth H. Clark
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Abstract

Staff of a child abuse program in a Philadelphia hospital worked with parents in their own homes to help them develop greater competence as adults and as parents. This article describes the use of social learning theory, with some techniques of behavior therapy, as the basis for treatment.

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PsychologySocial Sciences