Exploring the Effects of Parental Prevention Education on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention

Abstract

This research explores the impact of a parental prevention education program on child sexual abuse. A pre-existing parental prevention education program through Pittsburgh Action Against Rape works to give parents knowledge in warning signs, bystander intervention, and prevention techniques for child sexual abuse. Quantitative surveys were given before and after the program. Qualitative interviews were conducted after the program to measure parents’ level of understanding and intent to implement prevention knowledge in their households.