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The purpose of the research study is to explore the effectiveness of assertiveness behavior counseling training program on self -esteem of abused children. 20 students identified as abused children in some school of Shaqra governorate (4 schools) were invited to participate. The sample was randomly divided into two groups; experimental (n= 10) and control (n= 10). For data collection, assertive behavior, and self- esteem scales were employed. For data analysis, Mann-Whitney-Wilcoxon tests were employed. Findings from this study indicated the effectiveness of the program employed in improving assertive behavior self -esteem of abused children in the experimental group. (Published abstract)