2. Children who have been sexually abused
have a 50% chance of becoming abusers
themselves.
Epigenetic theory may explain that genes
impel, they don’t compel. The nature verses
nurture theory.
Therefore sexual abuse can be a
combination of a learned behavior and an
inherited mental illness.
3.
4. The mental health industry is bringing
awareness to society of the possible link
between the two.
Accurate treatments for behavioral
disturbances are becoming widely available.
Therapeutic intervention and proper
medication at an early age may be the key.
5. Young children who are charged with a
sexual offense are in need of therapy and
counseling, not prison.
STEPS is a day treatment facility for
children that provides treatment and
interventions.
There are five steps to take before a
child can graduate from the program.
6.
7. The five steps are:
1.Orientations and Introductions.
2. Assessment and Autobiography.
3. Thought process and other areas of
thinking.
4. Treating Trauma.
5. Empathy for victims, families,
atonement.
8. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), “there are three cornerstones of activity that offer hope,
reform and health to our American community: Awareness, Education, and Advocacy.” They claim that one out of
According to the National Association for the
Mentally Ill (NAMI), the three cornerstones of
activity that offer hope, reform and health to our
American community are:
1. Awareness
2. Education
3. Advocacy
9.
10. 60% of children offenders have been
abused by someone they know.
One out of every four families is affected
by serious mental health issues.
50% of people living with mental illness
never receive treatment.
11. When behavior issues arise and interferes with
the child’s education, the American Disability
Act states:
Every child, regardless of any circumstance, is
entitled to a Free and Appropriate Public
Education (F.A.P.E).
For many children this is the door that opens
up to Special Education services where an
Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.) is created.
12.
13. , is entitled Education Plan (I.E.P.) is created.
When a behavior issue arises and it is interfering with the child’s education, the American Disability
services where an Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.) is created.
The funds under the Educated Related
Mental Health Services (ERMHS) provide
behavior specialists that collaborate with the
parents and teachers during the assessment.
The diagnosis is determined by the outcome
of the assessment, and can vary from ADHD to
bipolar disorder.
Psychologists, therapists, and psychiatrists
are provided for these children that are
exhibiting ED.
14. The vast majority of youth in the juvenile
justice system, approximately 70%, suffer
from mental disorders such as:
Bipolar Disorder
ADHD
Conduct Disorder
Anxiety Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
15.
16. There is only one residential facility in the state
of California that treats juvenile sex offenders.
Remi Vista, Inc. Ambassadors of Hope is located
in Redding and specializes in the rehabilitation of
sexually abusive behavior problems in children.
Their philosophy is to meet the needs of the
whole child: emotional, physical, and spiritual.
