CHILD & ADOLESCENT SURVIVORS
The Joseph J. Peters Institute treats children and adolescents (ages 3-19) who have been sexually abused or are presenting developmentally inappropriate sexual behaviors. Services are provided by a group of clinicians trained in issues of sexual abuse and can include: initial psychological evaluation; psychiatric evaluation; individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy; and ongoing medication management.

The initial evaluation includes clinical interviews of parent/caregivers and child, along with behavioral observation and specialized psychological testing to identify difficulties in functioning. The purpose of the evaluation is to define the client and family’s strengths and weaknesses as well as identifying the specific problems that the child is presenting. Additionally, this provides a detailed set of recommendations for the child’s treatment and involvement of the family in the treatment process.

ADULT SURVIVORS
Similar services are also available for adults who have been sexually victimized or abused leading to a formation of detailed recommendations for treatment, which are discussed with client, and the commencement of treatment thereafter.

FOR mORE INFORMATION
Contact: Thomas F. Haworth, Ph.D.