empirically validated group therapy models for abused and neglected kids

[<BRubin525@xxxxxxx>]

Dear child abuse researchers,
I am writing a grant to provide services to physically abused and neglected 
foster children.  The grant requires use of an "empirically validated" 
treatment model or "best practice" treatment mode.  Has there been any 
research on any group therapy models for physically abused (not sexually) 
children and/or neglected children.  Or, are there any models for children 
with PTSD (not necessarily the same population, but close).  Second, even if 
they are not empirically validated, does anyone know of any promising 
treatment models (or curriculum) for the group treatment of these kids.

Thanks,

Bart Rubin, Ph.D.
California School of Professional Psychology
Berkeley, CA