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research studies definitively confirm the effectiveness
of Parents Anonymous® in
diminishing the impact of risk factors while
dramatically increasing the resiliency of parents
and children resulting in the prevention of
child abuse and neglect (Behavior Associates,
1976; Cohn 1979).
Parents Anonymous® simultaneously
eliminates risk factors such as unrealistic
expectations, destructive attitudes, harmful
behaviors, social isolation and ineffective
coping while enhancing protective
factors such as increased self-esteem, increased
parenting competences, social supports, problem-solving
strategies and provision of a nurturing environment
for parents and their children (Pion-Berlin,
1999). This twofold approach has been identified
as the most effective strategy for the prevention
of child maltreatment (Kumpfer & Alvarado,
1998; National Research Council, 1993).
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As
Parents Anonymous® strengthens
families by preventing and treating child abuse,
it also decreases the potential for other social
problems to occur such as juvenile delinquency,
crime, emotional and developmental problems,
substance abuse, poor academic performance,
homelessness, and unemployment (Parents Anonymous®
Inc. Research Profile 2000).
A new National Outcome Study is currently being
conducted by the National Center on Crime and
Delinquency which is funded by the U.S. Department
of Justice.
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