Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Fight the Fear: Using Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse Model (PCSA Model),2015

Fight the Fear: Using Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse Model (PCSA Model),2015


Abstract

As the child sexual abuse is wide spread public threat, it is high time to take action to stop the sexual predators. Here, the author attempts to develop and utilize a Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse Model (PCSA Model), 2015 to address the issue focusing on levels of prevention. The Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse Model (PCSA Model) is a conceptual model, focuses on problem solving domain by using a cross sectional flow chart. The PCSA model divides into three swim lanes named 3As- Assess, Action and Awareness. It helps the health care providers in identifying the victim, refer them for care, protect them, follow up and giving awareness with the multidisciplinary approach through the levels of
primary, secondary and tertiary prevention, to fight the fear of children.

Key words: child neglect, child sexual abuse, conceptual framework, conceptual model, fear of children, prevention model. 

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