A 1-year Program to Treat Children Who Have Been Victims of Child Sexual Abuse
A 1-year Program to Treat Children Who Have Been Victims of Child Sexual Abuse
Our goal in this study is to decrease the severity of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms
 in sexually abused children between the ages of 8-12. We also aim to improve children's
 quality of life, decrease levels of anxiety and depression as well as improve their levels of
 attachment.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  History of sexual abuse

 -  Aged 8 - 12 years

 -  Developmentally able to be on-site in a "camp-like" treatment facility for 3 weeks
 with their parent/guardian (or without if family is not available to join the child at
 the Be Brave Ranch)

 -  Able to perform skills of daily living for self care

 -  Good physical health

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Severe mental health issues including (but not limited to):

 -  Recent suicide attempt

 -  History of psychosis

 -  History of significant self-harm

 -  History of homicidal thoughts or actions

 -  History of violent behaviours sufficient to be considered a threat to others

 -  Acute eating disorder.

 -  Significant risk of absconding, or history of absconding

 -  Serious behavioural problems

 -  Significant use of drugs or alcohol

 -  History of sexual violence or sexual behaviour towards others

 -  Any significant interaction with the justice system or police

 -  Cognitive impairment that would interfere with treatment benefits

 -  Medical conditions that are not stable

 -  Severe medical conditions