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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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