ACT : uma possibilidade de prevenção universal à violência contra a criança
Resumo
Aggressive models can be learned during childhood, critical period to children to learn basic
skills and whose effects are long lasting. In this sense, prevention programs that emphasize
the role of environment in acquisition of non-aggressive repertoires and which highlight the
role of the important adults in children's lives, such as their parents and other caregivers, are
essential to prevent violence in its many forms. This chapter describes the ACT raising safe
kids Program, designed in 2000 by the American Psychological Association (APA) in the
United States, and implemented in several countries. It is a universal prevention program that
articulates early intervention and training of parenting skills to prevent violence against
children. Through a topical review of the literature, it is intended, in this chapter, address the
historical aspects of the ACT program, its dissemination and its results in research evaluation
and implementation, highlighting the gaps in research and suggesting new research.