the resource project
References
How to Respond to Disclosure
The Resource Project was developed using current trauma-informed guidance from the Ontario child advocacy centres, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, BOOST Child & Youth Advocacy Centre, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, the Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies, the Canadian Paediatric Society, and peer-reviewed research on child development and recovery following childhood sexual abuse.
Some recommendations have been adapted for clarity and readability.
The following organizations and publications were referenced in the preparation of this information.
BOOST Child & Youth Advocacy Centre. Supporting Children and Youth After a Disclosure.https://boostforkids.org
Canadian Centre for Child Protection. Resources for Parents and Caregivers.https://www.protectchildren.ca
Canadian Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) Network. Child Forensic Interviews and Family Support.https://www.cyac-ccej.ca
Canadian Paediatric Society. The Medical Evaluation of Pre-pubertal Children with Suspected Sexual Abuse.https://cps.ca
Government of Canada – Department of Justice. Victims of Crime.https://www.justice.gc.ca
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). Caring for Children Following Trauma.https://www.nctsn.org