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References

Therapeutic and psychological pathways

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.

  • American Psychological Association. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of PTSD.https://www.apa.org

  • BOOST Child & Youth Advocacy Centre. Mental Health and Family Support Services.https://boostforkids.org

  • Canadian Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) Network. National Guidelines for Child and Youth Advocacy Centres in Canada.https://www.cyac-ccej.ca

  • Canadian Centre for Child Protection. Resources for Parents and Caregivers.https://www.protectchildren.ca

  • Cohen, J. A., Mannarino, A. P., & Deblinger, E. Treating Trauma and Traumatic Grief in Children and Adolescents (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.

  • Deblinger, E., Mannarino, A. P., Cohen, J. A., & Steer, R. A. (2006). A Follow-up Study of a Multisite, Randomized, Controlled Trial for Children With Sexual Abuse–Related PTSD Symptoms.Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

  • EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). EMDR Therapy.https://www.emdria.org

  • National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).https://www.nctsn.org

  • Perry, B. D., & Szalavitz, M. The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog (3rd ed.). Basic Books.

  • World Health Organization. Responding to Children and Adolescents Who Have Been Sexually Abused.https://www.who.int
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