This work aimed to adapt, apply and assess a cognitive-behavioral intervention model for boys who have been victims of sexual violence (SV). Three boys between eight and 16 years old who had been victims of SV were evaluated through psychological instruments before and after the intervention in terms of humor, anxiety and disruptive symptoms. Three independent judges analyzed reports of therapeutic sessions in order to evaluate the application of the adapted model through six indicators. Results showed variability in the number of symptoms for each boy. The evaluation indicated adequacy of two indicators (Therapeutic Alliance and Self-Disclosure), but the need of some readjustments in the adapted model. These findings provide initial proof about the effectiveness of the adapted therapeutic model.
Sexual violence; boys; cognitive-behavioral therapy
