Given the high prevalence and harmful consequences of child sexual abuse (CSA), we need to empower teachers to play a critical role in prevention/intervention efforts. We therefore explored the potential of CSA teacher training to improve preventive outcomes based on teachers’ CSA knowledge. Analyzing the data from the implementation of a CSA prevention program using structural equation modeling (SEM) revealed a significant effect of CSA teacher training on improving teachers’ CSA knowledge, particularly in teachers with lower prior knowledge.
Part of the book: Child Abuse and Neglect