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The Prevention Researcher

Behavioral research for professionals working with adolescents and at-risk youth.

A journal from Integrated Research Services, Inc.

Assisting the Abused Adolescent: An Interview with Dr. Deanna Pledge

By Integrated Research Services, Inc.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 11, Number 1, 2004, Pages 19-20, Item# A111-PLEDGE


Abstract:
Dr. Deanna Pledge is a licensed psychologist and professional counselor. She has worked in public and private settings for over a decade. She has been working with teens, children, and adults around abuse issues for the past ten years, and has written 'When Something Feels Wrong: A Survival Guide About Abuse'. In this interview she answers a number of questions based on her experiences. Questions include the difference between "punishment" and "abuse," the catalyst for youth to seek help about abuse, and how adults can support a teen who has been abused.

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