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Worrell, Marcia Lorraine. "The discursive construction of child sexual abuse." n.p, 1999. http://dart.open.ac.uk/abstracts/page.php?thesisid=183.
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Levett, Ann. "Psychological trauma : discourses of childhood sexual abuse." Doctoral thesis, University of Cape Town, 1989. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/17128.
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Bibliography: pages 334-360.There are difficulties with the ways in which childhood sexual abuse and its consequences have been conceptualised and studied. This thesis takes a critical and reflexive approach in examining conventional, dominant ideas about psychological trauma following the sexual abuse or molestation of girls. The empirical and clinical literature in this area is reviewed, to contextualize two studies in the first part of the thesis. Case studies of three women who disclosed childhood sexual abuse as a major problem area in psychotherapy are presented within a psychodynamic framework; the therapeutic issues which emerge are ones common among women. A prevalence study of child sexual abuse experiences among a sample of university women students is then presented and compared with North American studies; the prevalence figure of 44% is discussed in relation to the methodology used, which was informed by feminist conventions of a supportive, non-intrusive group setting, providing educational input as a therapeutic intervention. Given that childhood sexual abuse is a common experience for girls, a conceptual analysis of psychological trauma is developed. In Part II of the thesis the methodology is informed by the importance of linking current ideas about ideology with language and social practices, in an investigation of themes of power/knowledge in relation to the issues raised in Part I. Verbal and written texts gathered from a group of women were subjected to discourse analyses. In the third study presented it is shown that the professional discourse concerning the traumatic effects of child sexual abuse is pervasive in discursive themes elicited from lay women. This is interpreted as an example of the production and reproduction of knowledge which perpetuates existing power structures (lay /professional; female/male; child/adult); anomalous themes are understood as agentic strategies of resistance. In the fourth study presented, discourse analysis of spoken and written texts collected from women showed the extent to which fears and anxieties about childhood sexual abuse affects the lives of girls and women in a South African sample, and the forms these fears take. Interpreted as discourses of female control, every girl is placed and has to place herself in relation to these discourses, in which she invests in various ways. The conclusion is that the individualization of specific events of sexual abuse obscures the everyday discourses and discursive practices which govern the lives of girls and women, against which they may struggle. These constitute aspects of the interpellation of female gendered subjectivity. The conflict areas and problems which bring women to therapy are related to being female in a particular socio-historical context, rather than to experiences of childhood sexual abuse.
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Andersson, Vibeke, and Maria Wik. "Man eller kvinna - Låt myter om förövaren försvinna : En diskursanalytisk studie av hur personer som begått sexualbrott mot barn framställs i svenska dagstidningar." Thesis, Linnéuniversitetet, Institutionen för socialt arbete (SA), 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-31666.
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The aim of this study is to identify the dominating discourse in Swedish newspapers concerning perpetrators who committed sexual offence against children. The study is based on the idea that the media representation play a significant role to the public opinion and awareness of the perpetrators. The study is based upon a selection of 103 articles published between January 2003 and November 2013, taken from four of the biggest daily newspapers in Sweden; Aftonbladet, Dagens Nyheter, Expressen and Svenska Dagbladet. The methodological and theoretical approach in the study has been the one of discourse analysis through which one dominating discourse along with two subsidiary discourses could be identified. The discourse considered to be dominating is the one who presents the perpetrators through the discrepancy between the actions committed and the description of the perpetrator. The description focusing on profession, family status, statements from people in the perpetrators surroundings and professional opinions. A general way on how perpetrators are presented was identified, which derived in the conclusion that the perpetrator often not is unknown to the victim. The perpetrator could also be someone close that appear to be trusted and well thought of by individuals and also by society. The two subsidiary discourses that were identified focused on the gender perspective and showed that there are a small discrepancy between how male and female perpetrators are presented in the newspapers.
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Reihana, Michelle Jan. "An Analysis of Consecutive Child Sexual Abuse Investigations and Prosecutions by the Christchurch Police Child Abuse Unit." Thesis, University of Canterbury. Educational Studies and Human Development, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/1664.
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Objective: This present study sought to explore officially reported allegations of
child sexual abuse made to the Christchurch Police Child Abuse Unit. Demographic
details of the victim and alleged offender, case characteristics and the proportion of
investigated cases that progressed to the court system were analysed.
Method: The first sample consisted of all 125 reported allegations of child sexual
abuse from 1st January 2004 to 28th July 2004 (7 months). The second sample consisted
of all 67 prosecuted child sexual abuse cases from 20th February 2003 to 28th July 2004.
Results: Differences between prosecuted and not prosecuted cases were found
with respect to child age and gender and the alleged offender's age, sex and relationship to
the child. Child sexual abuse was likely to involve an offender who is known to the
victim and male alleged offenders were significantly more likely to be prosecuted than
females. Sixty percent of offenders had previous convictions, which were twice as likely
to be for non-sexual offences as for sexual offences. Of the investigated cases, 33%
resulted in charges being laid against the alleged offender. Of these prosecuted cases,
81% resulted in a conviction and 89% of convicted adult offenders received a prison
sentence.
Conclusion: The present study provides an insight into the characteristics of child
sexual abuse investigations. Recommendations are made for similar studies within other
Police regions of New Zealand to enable regional comparisons of trends and differences.
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Barbis, Andrea M. "Sexism, Just-World Beliefs, and Defensive Attribution: Relationship to Online Discourse and Child Sexual Abuse." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/5974.
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Research has shown that individuals' willingness to believe a disclosure of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is related to just-world beliefs, ambivalent sexism, and defensive attribution. However, researchers do not know whether these variables relate to posts made in response to online articles describing CSA. Negative or disbelieving posts may impact not only the author, but also readers who view these comments via hindrance of disclosures, increased self-blame, and avoidance of help seeking. In this quantitative study, just-world, ambivalent sexism, and defensive attribution theories provided the theoretical basis used to determine whether just-world beliefs, ambivalent sexism, and defensive attribution influenced comments made in response to an online article about CSA disclosure. Eight-hundred twenty participants read the article where the author discloses she was sexually abused as a child. Response comments were coded negative, neutral, or positive. Participants also completed demographic questions, the Global Belief in a Just World Scale, the Ambivalent Sexism Inventory, and questions regarding their similarity to the offender and victim. Multinomial logistic regression analysis showed relationships between negative posts and hostile sexism, perceived similarity to the perpetrator, frequent involvement in online discourse, and, to a lesser extent, belief in a just world. Parenthood and perceived similarity to the author increased one's odds of posting positively. Responses of CSA survivors resulted in unexpected findings. Study findings may be used to challenge stereotypes and vitriol often used to silence survivors in public discourse, for thought challenging in psychotherapeutic settings, and for future public education and research to increase support for CSA survivors.
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Bowen, Kathleen Ann 1959. "Intervention in intrafamilial child sexual abuse: A comparative analysis of professional attitudes." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1989. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/291926.
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This study used a questionnaire to explore the similarities and differences in professional attitudes towards intervention in incest cases. Demographic data were collected from a sample consisting of 35 men and women employed at one of the following: a counseling agency, child protective services, the sheriff's department, and the police department in a Southwest community. Results showed significant differences in mean ranks, and several conclusions were drawn from the data analysis: counselors and child protective service workers' attitudes are similar, with agreement for mental health therapy. Sheriff and police detectives' attitudes are similar, with agreement for incarceration of the father.
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Curilla, Kaylee L. "Resilience to Trauma throughout the Lifespan: Overcoming Child Sexual Abuse." Antioch University / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1422547643.
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DeAngelo, Joseph M. "A psychological and behavioral analysis of child sex offenders the use of expert search warrants in the criminal investigation of acquaintance molestation /." [Denver, Colo.] : Regis University, 2007. http://165.236.235.140/lib/JDeAngelo2007.pdf.
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Sadler, Lyn M. "Ego Mechanisms of Defense among Child Victims of Sexual Abuse: a TAT Analysis." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1994. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278379/.
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Using the Defense Mechanism Manual (Cramer, 1991), Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) stories of 29 sexually abused female subjects and 28 non-abused female clinical control subjects were rated for the frequency of use of denial, projection, and identification.
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Lively, Beth. "Mediated depictions of child physical abuse : a narrative analysis." Virtual Press, 1993. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/864925.
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In recent years, the media have publicized the social problem of physical child abuse. This study examined three artifacts of physical abuse: the children's book Robin's Story, the popular song "Luka," and the television documentary Scared Silent: Exposing and Ending Child Abuse. Chapter One described each artifact and provided a literature review which detailed the writings about physical child abuse and artifacts discussing this topic. The chapter then posed research questions about how the artifacts viewed abused children and their abusers, the causes of abuse, and the solutions proposed for ending physical abuse.Chapter One finally discussed the narrative framework of rhetorical analysis used to examine the three artifacts. The narrative method used in this analysis employed three steps: 1) An examination of narrative structure, which discussed the plot of the story, the crucial points of the story and the events which supplemented those points, and the steps of breach, crisis, redress, and reintegration in the narrative; 2) An examination of narrative rationality, which talked about the completeness and true to life quality of the story and evaluated the reasons the rhetors gave for following the course of action endorsed by the story; and 3) An examination of narrative standards, including truth standard or how the narrative compares with what the audience believes is true; aesthetic standard or the grammar, setting, and characterization within the story, and ethical standard or the values expressed within the narrative. Chapter Two applied this framework to the children's book Robin's Story. Chapter Three viewed the popular song "Luka" through the narrative framework. Chapter Four discussed the documentary Scared Silent in terms of narrative analysis.Chapter Five then discussed the conclusions of the analysis for each artifact, artifacts discussing physical abuse, and for rhetoric. Some of the conclusions reached were that artifacts discussing physical child abuse should attempt to make their stories universal, that such artifacts need to distinguish between abuse and physical punishment, and that artifacts dealing with this problem must provide concrete courses of action to end physical abuse. This analysis concluded that, while narrative analysis provided the answers to the research questions, this framework needs to be made into a concrete method of rhetorical analysis to ensure that narratives are effectively evaluated. Narrative analysis was positive in this analysis, however, in that it supported the definitions of rhetoric as value, epistemology, motive, drama, meaning, and argument. This analysis found that, to end the problem of physical child abuse, rhetors must work with experts in this field and tailor artifacts from different perspectives to various audiences using different forms of media.Department of Speech Communication
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Miller, Anne Rene. "Typological analysis of the personality characteristics of child molesters using the MMPI-2." Virtual Press, 1994. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/917836.
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This study addresses the problem of the assessment of child molesters. The research questions in this study specifically address the assessment of child molester personality and its relationship to demographic, personal, criminal offense, and treatment progress variables.The purpose of the study was to replicate cluster analyses done with the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) in child molester populations using the revised and re-nonmed Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2), and also, to identify other variables that are associated with particular profile patterns in child molesters.This study examined the archival records of 91 adult male child molesters who were involved in a communitybased sexual abuse treatment program between 1990 and 1993. Information analyzed included the MMPI-2, demographic, personal, and criminal offense data obtained from the child molesters' treatment files, and therapist ratings on the Treatment Progress Rating Scale which is an 11-point scale based on behaviors that the child molester reveals in treatment.The data from the MMPI-2 scales were cluster analyzed, yielding four homogeneous profile subgroups. Three of these four subgroups closely resembled those found in earlier MMPI research with child molesters. Discriminant analysis and chi square analyses were used to examine variables that differentiated the profile groups of child molesters derived in the cluster analysis. Results indicated that the derived groups significantly differed in terms of their reported history of having been sexually abused as a child. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) using the Scheffe procedure revealed that child molesters with within normal limits MMPI-2 profiles were less likely to report a history of childhood sexual abuse than were child molesters with more elevated profiles. ANOVA with repeated measures was used to analyze child molester progress in treatment as a function of MMPI-2 profile group. Although the analysis revealed that significant treatment progress was made for the overall sample, the groups did not significantly differ in terms of their treatment progress.Department of Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services
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Nooner, Kate Brody. "Latent class analysis of new self-report measures of physical and sexual abuse." Connect to a 24 p. preview or request complete full text in PDF format. Access restricted to UC campuses, 2007. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ucsd/fullcit?p3258389.
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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, San Diego and San Diego State University, 2007.Title from first page of PDF file (viewed May 29, 2007). Available via ProQuest Digital Dissertations. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 99-105).
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Roodman, Allison A. "A Test of a Model of Sexual Victimization: A Latent Variable Path Analysis." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/30102.
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Both a recent narrative review and a meta-analytic review of prevalence rates, indicates that prior sexual victimization increases risk for future victimization (Messman & Long, 1996, Roodman & Clum, in press). The purpose of this study was to examine two competing models of sexual victimization that examined the path between child abuse and later sexual victimization. Hypothesized mediating variables were negative cognitive schemas, dissociation, risky behaviors, and coping strategies. Structural equation modeling was used to examine two competing models of sexual victimization. A sample of 276 college students taking introductory psychology were participants. They anonymously completed a packet of questionnaires that provided the indicator variables for the path models that were tested.
Both models tested received minimal support but many of the proposed pathways in the model were not statistically significant suggesting problems with the models. Due to measurement issues with the manifest indicators of the latent factors, any results should be viewed with caution. It appears as though none of the factors in the model mediate the relationship between early and later victimization. However, both models tested demonstrated significant pathways between the factor for child abuse (comprising physical and sexual abuse) and negative cognitive schemas and for child abuse and dissociation. However, the paths from negative cognitive schemas and dissociation to sexual victimization (comprising both adolescent and adult sexual victimization) were not significant suggesting that, although these factors are influenced by child abuse, they do not mediate revictimization. Risky behaviors, as measured by consensual sex and alcohol consumption, do not appear to be influenced by early abuse, but there was a significant pathway between this factor and sexual victimization suggesting that these risky behaviors are independent risk factors for sexual victimization in adolescence and adulthood. In one model there was a significant pathway between child abuse and sexual victimization which is what would be expected given previous findings that suggest past abuse is the best predictor of future victimization experiences (Roodman & Clum, in press). That the other model did not demonstrate this relationship was surprising.Ph. D.
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D'zatko, Kimberly W. "Examining Child Sexual Abuse and Future Parenting: An Application of Latent Class Modeling." DigitalCommons@USU, 2011. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/930.
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This study was designed to empirically derive latent classes of mothers who were sexually abused during childhood and to assess the association between depression, alcohol/drug use, supportive intimate partner, and specific classes.
One hundred six women between the ages of 20 and 44 years (M = 27) who reported having been sexually abused during childhood (CSA) and 158 non-CSA mothers between the ages of 20 and 43 years (M = 23) were interviewed and assessed along six parenting dimensions. Logistic regression models evaluated the association between psychoemotional variables and specific classes.
The final model consisted of three classes--53.2%, 31.7%, and 15.2%. Alcohol/drug use was not statistically significantly associated with either class. Maternal depression and intimate partner support were differentially associated with the three parenting classes. Empirical support is provided for distinct classes of mothers sexually abused in childhood. The data-driven categorization of CSA mothers provides research and clinical directions for future parenting of survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
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McSwain, Johnnetta D. "An Analysis of Programs and Services Designed to Ameliorate Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Among Women with a History of Child Sexual Abuse." DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 2015. http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/cauetds/23.
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This study examines programs and services designed to ameliorate and prevent intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence (SV) among women with a history of child sexual abuse (CSA) under the Violence Against Women Act and the Department of Justice Reauthorization Act, 2005. Fifty-seven (57) survey participants at the 30th National Symposium on Child Abuse Conference were selected for the study utilizing non-probability convenience sampling. The survey participants comprised of workers or volunteers in all aspects of child maltreatment. In sum, 55 (or 100%) of the participants revealed that they agreed that there is a critical need for more program and services designed to ameliorate and prevent IPV, DV and SV among women with a history of CSA.
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Power, Christina Louise. "Systematic review of meta-analytic studies assessing the prevalence of child sexual abuse, and, A meta-analysis of the prevalence of contact and non-contact child sexual abuse as reported by adolescents in the past 10 years." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/16154.
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Objectives: The thesis comprises two parts. Firstly, a systematic review (SR) systematically examined meta-analytic studies assessing the prevalence of sexual abuse in childhood. A meta-analysis sought to systematically identify and synthesise data from studies providing prevalence estimates of contact and non-contact child sexual abuse (CSA) as self-reported by adolescents within the past 10 years. Methods: Consistent with Cochrane Collaboration guidelines, the systemic review adopted a comprehensive search of electronic databases and additional sources, including communication with authors working in the field, and the use of ancestry and descendency approaches between February 2013 and March 2014. The meta-analysis also adopted an equally systematic search conducted from March 2013 to June 2014. Assessment of quality and risk of bias were conducted on the included studies using PRISMA criteria and STROBE guidelines. Results: The systematic review identified six meta-analytic studies for review. The quality of studies and the range of definitional and methodological factors studied varied; results sections were well covered, whereas, quality and risk of bias within studies were generally poorly addressed. Prevalence estimates varied considerably and high heterogeneity was consistent across all analyses. Nine population studies measuring prevalence of contact and non-contact CSA were included in the meta-analysis. Meta-analyses were conducted overall and across male and female populations. Prevalence estimates varied considerably across studies, with contact CSA ranging from 2% to 39.8% and overall non-contact CSA, estimates ranged from 1% to 24.6%. Substantial heterogeneity was present across all analyses and therefore findings should be interpreted with caution. Nevertheless, the findings were thought-provoking and most likely due to differences in definitions of CSA and inconsistent use of validated instruments. Conclusions: Child sexual abuse is an international problem which is highly pervasive across all societies and populations studied. Females consistently report higher rates of CSA than males, and some Asian countries, namely China, produce relatively lower CSA estimates, even controlling for a wide range of methodological factors and study characteristics. The considerable heterogeneity was apparent both between and within studies and it appears likely based on the current findings, and in the context of previous research, that there are a wide range of methodological and socio-demographic factors which moderate CSA prevalence estimates. More specifically, the lack of a universally recognised definition of CSA proves especially problematic for researchers. The issue is further complicated by use of non-standardised instruments and inconsistent reporting and dissemination of findings. There is a need for future epidemiological studies to adhere to universal guidelines using standard definitions, standardisation of instruments and standardisation of reporting and dissemination to facilitate development of health policies, resource allocation and prevention initiatives for clinical and social services.
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Chiotti, Jennifer Marie. "The "illusive" female sex offender a quantitative content analysis of media exposure /." Pullman, Wash. : Washington State University, 2009. http://www.dissertations.wsu.edu/Dissertations/Summer2009/j_chiotti_071409.pdf.
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Saunders, Marilyn C. "Adolescent girls testifying in a criminal court in cases of sexual abuse or rape a narrative analysis /." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2007. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-04292008-110951.
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Archer, Elisabeth. "The experiences of parents of children who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of Hertfordshire, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/2299/19460.
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Background and Aims: The importance of the involvement of parents in treatment approaches for Children and Young People (CYP) who have engaged in Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB) has been consistently highlighted within the literature. Given that HSB arises in a family context, parents are considered key agents for change where CYP remain in their care. Professionals may work with them as a means of improving the CYP's therapeutic outcomes. Despite this, little is known about their personal lived experiences and representations of meaning, which remain largely unexplored. The current study aimed to address this gap and gain a rich understanding of the experiences of parents, from their own perspective. Methodology: Semi-structured interviews were used with six biological parents who were recruited via purposive sampling from a specialist service working with CYP who have engaged in HSB and their families. During interviews, four broad areas of interest were explored: the personal psychological impact of their child engaging in HSB; the impact on the parent-child relationship; wider familial and community responses; and parental coping. Interviews were audio-recorded and their verbatim transcripts analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Findings and Conclusions: The analysis produced four main themes; 'A devastated and overwhelmed life'; 'Threatened and trying to feel safer'; 'A challenged relationship with son'; and 'Space for hope in the face of hopelessness?'. It was highlighted that parents' experiences and meaning-making appeared intimately woven with a complex web of powerful relational and socially constructed factors. The research outcomes provide valuable insights for professionals working with young people who have engaged in HSB and their families. In learning more about what it is like to be the parent of a CYP who has engaged in HSB, it is hoped that professionals will have a richer framework from which to provide support to both the parent and to their child. Implications for clinical practice, the strengths and limitations of the methodology and directions for future research are discussed.
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Iffley, Roché Shandré. "A skills and needs analysis among social workers assessing alleged child sexual abuse in the Western Cape." Thesis, North-West University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/9059.
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This study focuses on the skills and needs of forensic social workers, working with alleged child sexual abuse in the Western Cape. Forensic social work is based on specialised knowledge drawn from established principles and their application within proven methodology of training, familiarity with the law, evaluation and objective criteria associated with treatment outcomes. The scope of forensic social work thus includes a specialised skill where human service systems communicate the language in the context of legal systems. This means that the forensic process must withstand critical review and rebuttal from opposing parties in a legal system.
It is evident that a forensic social worker needs to have specialised training and specific skills, focusing on forensic investigative interviews, all aspects of child sexual abuse and how the South African justice system operates. Without these skills, the legal process may not be successful and the prevention of child sexual abuse not as successful as it might otherwise be.
The general aim of the study was to analyse the skills and needs of social workers assessing allegations of child sexual abuse in order to assist organisations working in the field of forensic social work by improving their support training practices in forensic social work.
The researcher used a quantitative descriptive design also known as a survey design. This design usually makes use of a questionnaire as a data collection method and nineteen (19) respondents were selected according to a randomised method of sampling. The findings form part of a list of recommendations to participating welfare organisations.Thesis (MSc (Physiology))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013.
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Denov, Myriam. "Gender typifications and the experiences of survivors of child sexual abuse by female perpetrators: A qualitative analysis." Thesis, University of Ottawa (Canada), 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/10334.
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As a result of contemporary North American culture's reliance on the gender typifications that females are nurturing, sexually passive, and frequent victims of abuse, and that males are assertive, sexually aggressive, and frequent perpetraturs of abuse, people are more likely to perceive of females in the role of sexual abuse victims and males in the role of sexual abuse perpetrators. Furthermore, males are assumed to enjoy or profit from any form of sexual contact with females, and females are assumed to be incapable of causing harm through coercive sexual contact. This study demonstrates that such gender typifications overlook other "atypical" or "deviant" realities, namely the reality where females are perpetrators of sexual abuse and males or females are their victims. Moreover, the experiences of victims of sexual abuse by females clearly defy conventional gender typifications. Their reported experiences reveal that females can he perpetrators of sexual abuse, males can be sexually victimized by females, males do not enjoy or profit from coerced sexual contact with females, and that there can be varying degrees of psychological harm following coerced sexual contact with a female. Finally, this study reveals that there are consequences to opposing gender typifications. The survivors of sexual abuse in this study faced negative consequences as a result of reporting a reality that defied the "typical". Participants maintained that professionals, be they, police officers, child protection agents and mental health professionals, responded to their claims of sexual abuse with shock, disbelief, and denied their victimization and injury as a result of the gender of their sexual abuse perpetrator. Professionals often renegotiated the behaviours of alleged female perpetrators so that they were more consistent with conventional gender roles. According to respondents, the responses of professionals' heightened their feelings of self-blame, denial, resignation, anger and helplessness. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)
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Foster, Jennifer Marie. "An analysis of trauma narratives perceptions of children on the experience of sexual abuse." Doctoral diss., University of Central Florida, 2011. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/4895.
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Additionally, implications of the present study for counselors and community members are delineated. Finally, recommendations are made for future research with child victims of sexual abuse.; Child sexual abuse (CSA) is estimated to affect 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys before the age of 18 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2005). Despite the prevalence of sexual abuse and frequent negative outcomes for child victims as well as adult survivors, little is known about CSA from the perspective of the child. To date, the vast majority of research has targeted adults. Studies conducted on children are mostly quantitative and have explored the effectiveness of various treatment interventions. To address the gap in the research literature, the present study investigated the perspectives of children on sexual abuse through thematic analysis of trauma narratives, which were written by children as a therapeutic intervention and described life prior to, during, and following sexual abuse. Analysis of 21 trauma narratives selected through purposive sampling revealed one meta-theme, which was titled Fear and Safety. Children's descriptions of past and current fears as well as concerns about their safety and the safety of others were evident throughout all sections of the narratives. Three themes also emerged from the analysis: (1) Memories of the Abuse, (2) The Disclosure and Subsequent Events, and (3) The Healing Journey. The first theme, Memories of the Abuse, included three subthemes: descriptions of the sexual abuse, details about the perpetrators, and children's thoughts and feelings about the abuse. The second theme, The Disclosure and Subsequent Events, included three subthemes: perceptions of the abuse disclosure, experiences during the investigation, and experiences with the justice system. The third theme, The Healing Journey, also resulted in three subthemes: experiences in counseling, how life had changed, and future hopes and dreams. The themes are discussed, and ramifications for prevention efforts, treatment of child victims of sexual abuse, and counselor preparation are explored.ID: 029809760; System requirements: World Wide Web browser and PDF reader.; Mode of access: World Wide Web.; Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Central Florida, 2011.; Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-235).
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Suadicani, Isabella. "THE PORTRAYAL OF SEX OFFENDERS IN GERMAN NEWSPAPERS : A qualitative content analysis." Thesis, Malmö universitet, Institutionen för kriminologi (KR), 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-45809.
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The current thesis examines how sex offenders are portrayed in newspapers in Germany with the use of a qualitative content analysis. Utilized were 49 articles both from a German tabloid called “Bild-Zeitung” and a broadsheet called “die Zeit”. Three main themes were identified and analyzed. Initially, the focus was on the portrayal of the sex offenders, followed by the portrayal of the victims and lastly which agencies and how they were mentioned. For each main theme several subthemes were formulated in order to examine the main themes in more depth. Findings suggest that most articles emphasized the previous criminal history of the offenders and stressed negative personality traits, leaving a stereotypical image. Findings of the second theme indicate that victims are rarely blamed for the offenses, while empathy establishment was emphasized through the use of the detailed description of the brutality of the offenses, especially for cases with underaged victims. The analysis of the last theme showed that police and investigators were portrayed mostly as doing a good job and working effectively in investigations, whereas experts like social workers, psychologists or lawyers were interviewed in less articles. The opinion of politicians and the public opinion mostly emphasized the demands for harsher punishment and longer incarceration. Therefore, the majority of articles examined showed a stereotypical image of the offenders, portraying them as recurrently reoffending,opportunistic and brutal.
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Del, Castillo Darren Michael. "The Perils and Possibilities in Sharing One's Past: Understanding the Experience of Disclosing Childhood Sexual Abuse to a Romantic Partner." Oxford, Ohio : Miami University, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=miami1154538407.
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Cuellar, Raven Elizabeth. "Relationships of Multi-Type Childhood Abuse and Parental Bonding to Borderline Personality Traits in College Women." Miami University / OhioLINK, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1375271697.
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Zatkin, Judith Gayle. "Examining the Structure of the Modus Operandi Questionnaire for Adult & Juvenile Sex Offenders." PDXScholar, 2017. https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/4073.
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Child sexual abuse is a pervasive crime that has numerous negative short and long-term impacts on its victims, as well as negative impacts for society. Modus Operandi (MO) is defined as a pattern of perpetration utilized by those who commit CSA to successfully abuse a child without detection. Understanding how CSA is perpetrated through MO is essential, as this construct influences both prevention of CSA, and treatment for victims and perpetrators. The Modus Operandi Questionnaire (Kaufman, 1991; MOQ) is the first and most comprehensive measurement tool for CSA MO, and is utilized by both researchers and clinicians. This study provides an up-to-date factor analysis of the MOQ, breaking the measure into five stage-based scales (i.e.; Accessing the victim, Gaining the victim's trust, Gaining the victim's cooperation, Sexual Abuse, and Silencing after the abuse). Each stage-based scale was analyzed through Exploratory Factor Analysis to determine structure followed by a Confirmatory Factor Analysis to examine model fit, as well as loadings of first-order factors onto their respective stage-based second order factors. Although model fit for all five scales can be improved, the results of this study determined reliable factors within all five scales, and show a structure that can be utilized to further inform research, treatment, and prevention of CSA.
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Kang, Hyo Won. "The punitive effect of victim-focused discourse on legislative responses to child sexual abuse : examining the influence of the USA on England and Wales and South Korea." Thesis, Queen's University Belfast, 2017. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.727409.
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One of the most conspicuous trends in contemporary criminal justice policy is the increased influence of penal populism, which favours reliance on severe punishment to solve social issues. Within this discourse, the “victim” has emerged as an important focus of recent developments in criminal law; likewise, the rhetorical role of victims has been expanded within criminal justice policy-making. This new victim-centred perspective has changed the landscape of criminal justice by shifting its focus from traditional criminal law norms that impose responsibility on offenders after the commission of crimes, towards more regulatory responses aimed at managing potential risks to victims. This study argues specifically that, in England and Wales and South Korea, victim-driven criminal justice policy in the area of sexual offending against children operates as part of a trend towards penal populism leading to a reinforcement of the state’s power to intervene, which is mainly influenced by the American policy mode,. The ultimate purpose of this research is to discover how to conceptualise the interrelation of these trends and how to explain this convergence and divergence of policies by comparatively examining legislative responses to sexual offences against children through the conceptual framework of “policy transfer.” The political rhetoric and the rationales used by legislators who advocate such legislation and its role in policy transfer are also examined. Furthermore, by comparing two different settings of transfer that show a similar movement towards US-driven punitive trends, this thesis will explore the possibility that the phenomenon of transfer can occur not only between countries with similar legal systems and cultural traditions, but also between countries which have entirely different legal systems and cultures. Examining what makes convergence and divergence between jurisdictions relevant aids understanding of how legislation and policies have been developed in response to similar policy issues in different cultural settings.
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Narang, Javita. "Grounded theory analysis of therapeutic interventions practiced by professionals in India and the UK with child and adolescent survivors of sexual abuse." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/22884.
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There is a high prevalence of child sexual abuse (CSA) in India and the UK (Laccino, 2014). However, there is a lack of research on culturally-specific aspects of psychotherapy offered to child and adolescent survivors of CSA in both these countries. Therapeutic interventions with sexually abused children raise complex concerns due to the heterogeneity based on the developmental stage of children; varied impact, presenting difficulties and needs; and characteristics of abuse, age, gender, ethnicity and cultural factors. Numerous therapeutic interventions for CSA have been documented, with varying theoretical constructs, structure, content and outcome (Reavey & Warner, 2001), ranging from cognitive behavioural, psychoanalytic, humanistic and feminist paradigm (Misurell, Springer, & Tryon, 2011). Most of these approaches do not provide sufficient guides to therapy (Reavey & Warner, 2001). Few of these are widely studied and clinically accepted, while most lack empirical evidence. Although existing studies conclude that therapy is better than no treatment, there is lack of consensus on treatment characteristics important in child and adolescent sexual abuse therapy (Hetzel-Riggin, Brausch, & Montgomery, 2007). Further, little is known about culturally-specific holistic and coherent responses to CSA. A Constructivist Grounded Theory (Charmaz, 2006) study was conducted to investigate therapeutic approaches practiced by professionals in India and the UK with child and adolescent survivors of CSA, and to understand the factors that govern the choice of an approach or model adopted. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 32 professionals (16 each in India and the UK) from different settings including statutory, voluntary and private sector. NVIVO 10 was used for data management and analysis of the digitally recorded and transcribed interviews. Although there is a growing emphasis on evidence-based therapies, with most empirical studies focussing on traditional forms of psychotherapy, the actual practice of the professionals interviewed reflected a more fluid, flexible, multi-modal, ecological and integrative approach to CSA-therapy. The findings indicate that the therapeutic interventions progress through four different phases, based on the goals identified by professionals. The goals in turn are influenced by the socio-cultural context, structural factors, and/or trauma understanding of the professionals. Four phases identified in the study are: 1. Social Action Framework, with the goal to identify silenced and invisible children, particularly in a culture of silence and suppression in India; 2. Stabilisation and Resilience Building Framework, found to be practiced in India and the UK, with the goal to ensure safety and build the foundation for ensuing phase of therapy; 3. CSA-Trauma Resolution Framework, where the goal is to uncover the sexual abuse details to facilitate recovery and reintegrate the traumatised child, more visible in therapeutic practice in the UK; and 4. Maintenance and Relapse Prevention Framework, with the goal to prevent relapse and protect from revictimisation and future developmental difficulties. These phases may be mutually exclusive, follow a linear trajectory, or there may be a back and forth movement from one phase to the other. These four phases were integrated to construct a culturally relevant, ecological-based theoretical model of CSA therapy with child and adolescent survivors.
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Tepley, Robert Phillip. "A critical analysis of the recovered memory controversy /." Digital version accessible at:, 1998. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/utexas/main.
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Johns, Alex. "A descriptive analysis of statements taken by police officers from child complainants in sexual offence cases that examines the degree to which the form and content of the statements accord with best practice across a range of variables." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002611.
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With over twenty thousand complaints reported annually to police of child sexual abuse in South Africa, specialist police nvestigators are practised at taking statements from child complainants. This thesis analyses the fit between actualpolice practice and that recommended by international best practice. Children are a special class of witness because of their inherent social, emotional, and cognitive immaturity, and they are universally acknowledged to be very difficult witnesses to interview without the interviewer lending a bias to the process and thereby contaminating the outcome. The first half of the thesis therefore provides a detailed account of the research basis of current international best practice and of the hallmarks of that best practice which result in reliable interview outcomes. The second half of the thesis presents a descriptive analysis of 100 police statements taken from children in the Eastern Cape who had been raped in the period between 2010 and 2012. The findings of the analysis are presented in detail and then compared to the best practice summarised from the international research.
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Holgerson, Astrid, and Birgit Hellbom. "Facts or fiction as evidence in court : a witness psychological analysis of a Swedish legal case of alleged cutting-up murder and child sexual abuse." Stockholms universitet, Samhällsvetenskapliga fakulteten, 1997. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:su:diva-90935.
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Harder, Kenneth J. "Clerical sexual abuse of minors an analysis of the policy of the diocese of Tulsa in comparison with the USCCB essential norms and Sacramentorum sanctitatis tutela /." Online full text .pdf document, available to Fuller patrons only, 2003. http://www.tren.com.
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Moreira, Fernanda Resende. "Os efeitos da Psicoterapia Analítica Funcional (FAP) no tratamento de uma criança vítima de abuso sexual." Universidade de São Paulo, 2018. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/47/47133/tde-21092018-173653/.
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O abuso sexual infantil (ASI) é um problema de grande relevância social que pode trazer prejuízos como risco aumentado para psicopatologias, problemas sexuais e déficit nos relacionamentos interpessoais. A Psicoterapia Analítica Funcional (FAP) propõe um tratamento baseado na instalação de repertório de relacionamento interpessoal, modelado na relação terapêutica, em um ambiente seguro para o cliente e com baixa probabilidade de punição. O objetivo da pesquisa foi verificar os efeitos da FAP no tratamento de um menino de 11 anos de idade vítima de ASI, por meio da mensuração de comportamentos clinicamente relevantes (CCR) e comportamentos extrassessão. Foi realizado um delineamento experimental de caso único de reversão (A1-B1-A2-B2) em que a Fase A1 correspondeu a Terapia Analítico- Comportamental Infantil (TACI) enfocando análise dos comportamentos fora do setting terapêutico, a Fase B1 correspondeu a introdução sistemática da FAP e as fases A2-B2 corresponderam a replicação das condições anteriores com a retirada da FAP e sua reintrodução, respectivamente. Uma sessão de follow-up também foi realizada um mês após o término da psicoterapia. Cinco sessões de cada fase foram categorizadas pelo instrumento FAPRS. Utilizou-se o questionário CBCL e a Escala de Comportamentos Extrassessão, respondidos pela mãe da criança, afim de obter as medidas de comportamento externo, bem como o instrumento PedsQL para medir mudanças na autoavaliação da criança sobre a satisfação com a qualidade de vida e CAPS para as mudanças na autoavaliação de atribuições/percepções sobre a experiência de ASI. Os resultados apontaram aumento da porcentagem de CCR2 e queda da porcentagem de CCR1 durante as fases de inserção da FAP; queda dos CCR2 e aumento dos CCR1 quando a FAP foi retirada. As mudanças das porcentagens dos CCR2 foram mais contingentes à manipulação da variável independente. Não foi observada reversão dos CCR1, resultado do bloqueio de esquiva produzido pelo contexto terapêutico e por características específicas dos CCR1 da criança. O CBCL demonstrou melhora global na maioria de suas categorias, fazendo com que a criança saísse da faixa clínica dos problemas para a faixa considerada normal. As melhoras clínicas sugeridas nas categorias da Escala de Comportamentos Extrassessão que se relacionavam com os CCR da criança parecem ter sido produzidas pela introdução da FAP enquanto as pioras clínicas parecem ter sido produzidas pela retirada da FAP, o que sugere uma generalização (para o ambiente natural) dos ganhos terapêuticos obtidos em sessão. Tanto a CAPS quanto o PedsQL apontaram uma piora na avaliação do cliente. No entanto, discutiu-se que tal quadro é representativo de uma melhora no autoconhecimento da criançaChild sexual abuse (CSA) is a problem of great social relevance that can cause impairment as an increased risk for psychopathologies, sexual problems and interpersonal relationships. Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) proposes a treatment based on the installation of an interpersonal relationship repertoire, shaped by the therapeutic relationship, in a safe environment for the client and a low probability of punishment. The objective of this study was to ascertain the effects of FAP on the treatment of an 11-year-old boy victim of CSA by measuring clinically relevant behaviors (CCR) and out-of-session behaviors. A single-subject withdrawal experimental design (A1-B1-A2-B2) in which Phase A1 corresponded to Childrens Behavioral-Analytic Therapy (TACI) focusing on behavioral analysis outside the therapeutic setting, Phase B1 corresponded to the systematic introduction of FAP and the A2- B2 phases corresponded to the replication of the previous conditions with the withdrawal of FAP and its reintroduction, respectively. A follow-up session was also held one month after the end of psychotherapy. Five sessions of each phase were coded by the FAPRS system. The CBCL questionnaire and the Out-of-session Behavior Scale, answered by the child\'s mother, were used to obtain the external behavior measures, as well as the PedsQL instrument to measure changes in the child\'s self-assessment on quality of life satisfaction and CAPS for the changes in the self-assessment of attributions/perceptions about the CSA experience. The results indicated an increase in CCR2s percentage and a decrease in CCR1s percentage during the FAP insertion phases; reduction of CCR2 and increase of CCR1 when FAP was withdrawn. Changes in CCR2 percentages were more contingent on independent variable manipulation. No reversal of CCR1 was observed, because of the avoidance behavior blockade produced by the therapeutic context and by the specific characteristics of the childs CCR1. The CBCL showed overall improvement in most of its categories, causing the child to leave the clinical range of problems for the range considered normal. The clinical improvements suggested in the Out-of-session Behavior Scale categories that related to the child\'s CCRE appear to have been produced by the introduction of FAP while clinical worsening appears to have been produced by FAP withdrawal, suggesting a generalization (for the natural environment ) of the therapeutic gains obtained in session. Both CAPS and PedsQL pointed to a worsening client assessment. However, it was argued that such a picture is representative of an improvement in the childs self-knowledge
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Spence, Heather M. "Experiencing the Death of a Formerly Abusive Parent." Antioch University / OhioLINK, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1468248207.
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Ydringer, Frida, and Matilda Jonsson. "Det är barnen som bestämmer på Barnahus, ingen vuxen : En kvalitativ studie om hur professionella möjliggör för barn att berätta om sexuella övergrepp." Thesis, Högskolan Dalarna, Institutionen för hälsa och välfärd, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:du-36448.
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Studiens syfte var att undersöka hur professionella på Barnahus skapar förutsättningar för barn att berätta om sexuella övergrepp. Datainsamlingen i denna kvalitativa studie gjordes genom nio semistrukturerade intervjuer och materialet analyserades mot kommunikationsteori och med hjälp av en tematisk nätverksanalys. Resultatet visade att professionella måste ha kunskap om barn och olika samtalsmetoder samt att det måste finnas en beredskap för att ta emot barnets berättelse. Studien visade även att en struktur för samtalet och att skapa trygghet för barnet är framgångsfaktorer för att barn ska våga berätta om sexuella övergrepp.Mer forskning behövs för att utveckla trygga samtalsmetoder för att möjliggöra för fler barn att berätta om övergreppen.The aim of the study was to investigate how professionals at Children’s advocacy center (Barnahus) create conditions for children to talk about sexual abuse. The data in this qualitative study was collected through nine semi-structured interviews and the material was analyzed with thematic network analysis. Communication theory was used as an theoretical frame. The results showed that professionals must have knowledge of children and different counseling methods, and they must be prepared to listen to the child´s story. The study also showed that a structure for the conversation and creating security for the child are success factors helping children to tell about sexual abuse. More research is needed to develop safe conversation and counseling methods to enable more children to tell about the abuse.
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Reid, Theresa Ann. "An ethical analysis of discourse on child sexual abuse /." 2001. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3006549.
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Marufu, Tapiwa Dadirai. "Exploring the effect of male child sexual abuse on a sample of men in Zimbabwe." Diss., 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/26752.
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Several studies suggest that sexual assaults are experienced differently by males than by
females. In dominant discourses in which sexual perpetration is associated with males and
sexual victimisation with females, males are expected to practice and exhibit hegemonic
masculinity. This gendered perception of sexual assaults means that female perpetration of
male child sexual abuse often goes unrecognised and that male perpetration is particularly
problematic for male victims. Using a feminist critical paradigm and critical discourse analysis
as a research design, this study explored how a sample of male victims in Zimbabwe
experienced sexual abuse as children and how they were affected by it. The study, further,
explored how the male victims of childhood sexual abuse sought to reconcile the experience
of victimisation with their identity as males. Nine men participated in the study. The sample
was, due to the sensitive nature of the topic, purposively selected using letters describing the
nature of the study and inviting participation. The letters were distributed through diverse
channels, including a newspaper with national coverage. Most participants reported
experiences of female perpetrated abuse. The study found that, in keeping with dominant
discourses of hegemonic masculinity, the participants struggled to construct themselves as
victims. Many of the participants were considerably and negatively affected by having been
sexually abused. Participants utilised a variety of methods to come to terms with the fact that
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CHEN, MEI-LING, and 陳美玲. "The Exploration and Analysis on Child Abuse Experience of Sexual Offenders." Thesis, 2007. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/40520731020915494914.
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ABSTRACT The Exploration and Analysis on Child Abuse Experience of Sexual Offenders by CHEN, MEI-LING January 2007 ADVISOR(S): Dr. SHEU, CHUEN-JIM DEPARTMENT: GRADUATE SCHOOL OF CRIMINOLOGY MAJOR：CRIMINOLOGY DEGREE：MASTER OF LAW Child abuse occurs each day. The studies indicate that compared to the children/youngsters with no abuse, the abuse experience leads to the damage of the abused children/youngsters on mentality, behavior, recognition and academic competence. Therefore, the researcher expects to address the cause of early bad experience toward individual development diversity and attempts to describe the picture of childhood abuse experience and crime development process construed by sexual offenders/inmates in order to make up for the refined and complex phenomenon the quantitative method cannot present. This study aims to address and probe: 1. the childhood abuse experience and what-it-was of sexual offenders/inmates; 2. the impact of childhood abuse experience on sexual offenders/inmates; 3. the relationship between the crime action and the childhood abuse experience of sexual offenders/inmates. This paper adopted purposive sampling to search the childhood abuse sexual offenders/inmates as the subjects in prison system and conducted deep interviews. We found the features owned by the abused children’s families: unbalanced power structure, close communication interaction mode, tensed family relation, etc. leading to the weak sense of family belonging. Also the case in this study was not single sudden event, i.e. the high frequency of abuse and the habitual interaction mode at times. Besides, the impact of child abuse in this case study was: ignored child lacked the caretaker, so the guidance, education and restraint were weak, letting them contact the society too early in which they learned about the disordered behaviors and values in the sick surroundings. The sexual abuse children tend to have sexual fascination and fixation, contacting sex early and growing up in the surroundings full of sex information. Moreover, sexual abuse causes the shame and inferiority of the abused, so they turn to control others under the compensation and to raise the confidence in order to get the autonomy back and to attain the content. Corporal abuse children express more explicit behavior disorder. We found the behavior of our case resulted from the response to the abuse stress, e.g. escape from home as the applicable strategy of punishment. Also, the early abuse experiment of the cases engendered the connection between the bad self-image and twisted recognition system developed by cases and crime actions. This paper proposed specific prevention strategy with public health crime mode, engaged in the selection and treatment of medium and high risk group concerning primary prevention and secondary prevention, and the correction and mental reconstruction concerning tertiary prevention, hoping to adopt the effective strategy to lower the abuse occurrence and the damage of the abused children. Key word: child, child abuse, sexual offender
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TSAI, YA-CHEN, and 蔡雅貞. "An Analysis of Child Sexual Abuse Type, Family System, and Child Psychological Problems ----Four Cases at C.C.F. , Tainan." Thesis, 2000. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/69597203944320081798.
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Child sexual abuse is a serious problem across the national, ethnical and cultural boundary. However, due to the incapability of oral expression, the psychological problems of the sexually abused children are mostly considered, understood and treated as the sexual abuse itself. This study attempts to conduct a qualitative research by using triangulation and interpret the observation results, which includes Human-Figure drawings, Kinetic-Family drawings and Group-Play therapy of four sexual abused children from phenomenological viewpoint. This study not only concludes different types of child sexual abuse and the influence the family system factors place on the mind of sexual abused child, but also, based on the comparison of the ex- and post-therapy behavior, examines the effectiveness and influence of the therapy. This study indicates that:(1). In term of sexual abuse type, there is no striking difference between the emotional symptoms, interpersonal skill and behavioral distortion of incest and non-incest case. With regard to psychological self-defense such as depression, rationalization and sublimation occur only in incest cases. It indicates that the sexually abused children in incest case, due to the complicated feelings blurred with love and hatred for the perpetrator (father), will develop more varieties of self-defense mechanism to balance internal conflict. (2).The influence of sexually abused children’s family system on the children’s psychological state shows high consistence with the psychological problems of the children. (3).The therapy applied has alleviated the sense of shamefulness, fear and guilt and self-withdrawing behavior of the sexually abused children. The therapy also helps the children to express anger, declination and enforce the strength to confront the sexual-abused situation. Therefore, the Group-Play therapy in this study has greater effectiveness on helping sexual abused children express their feeling and approach recovery.
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Knott, Theresa. "Testing the Maternal Response Hypothesis in Cases of Suspected or Substantiated Child Sexual Abuse: Secondary Data Analysis of the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Nelect, 1998." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1807/17325.
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This dissertation’s analyses examined the association of caregiver, child, abuse and investigation characteristics with maternal response and emotional harm among families for whom child sexual abuse (CSA) was suspected or substantiated.
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This study was based on secondary analysis of data collected in the Canadian Incidence Study of Report Child Abuse and Neglect 1998. The current analysis was limited to 373 CSA investigations for which there was a female non-offending caregiver and complete data on maternal response. Bivariate and hierarchical logistic regression analysis was conducted for two outcomes; maternal response and emotional harm.
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According to social worker assessment, the majority of female non-offending caregivers (87.1%) of children investigated for suspected or substantiated child sexual abuse responded with belief of the abuse disclosure, emotional support and protection of the child victim. The overall maternal response model was significant and accounted for 40.8% of the variance (Nagelkerke R2). Factors significantly associated with maternal response in the multivariate model included maternal mental health, age of the child, child’s manifestation of sexualized behavior, child’s relationship to the perpetrator, duration of abuse and co-occurring maltreatment. The overall emotional harm model was significant and accounted for 18.3% of the variance (Nagelkerke R2). Age of the child at the time of investigation, inappropriate sexualized behavior and substantiation level were significant predictors in the final block of the emotional harm regression equation. Maternal response was no longer significantly associated with emotional harm when the analysis adjusted for child characteristics.
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Consistent with previous research, the majority of non-offending mothers investigated as part of the CIS-98 responded to CSA disclosure with belief, emotional support and protection as determined by the social worker’s assessment. The current study supports the cumulative evidence that caregiver mental health, age of the child and the child’s relationship with the offender are significant predictors of negative maternal response and emotional harm. Although negative maternal response failed to predict emotional harm among children investigated for CSA, continued examination of the risk factors associated with maternal response is warranted to ensure the safety of a small, yet vulnerable segment of children.
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Gilligan, Philip A. "Contrasting Narratives on Responses to Victims and Survivors of Clerical Abuse in England and Wales: Challenges to Catholic Church Discourse." 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10454/5989.
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NoAccounts of the Catholic Church's response to those disclosing sexual abuse by clergy to diocesan safeguarding commissions (formerly child protection commissions) in England and Wales are analysed and compared. The accounts given and the conclusions reached by the Church and those it employs or has commissioned are considered alongside the experiences reported by survivors. The contrasts between these narratives are discussed using techniques underpinned by critical discourse analysis and highlighting service user perspectives. Reports for the period to 2010 and published in 2011 by the National Catholic Safeguarding Commission and Minister and Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors are discussed in detail, with the resulting analysis of the narratives emerging arguably reflecting a broader discourse. It is suggested that, despite attempts to present the situation differently, the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales continues to be hampered in its efforts to respond sensitively to the needs of those who have been abused, because, as an institution, it also continues to serve conflicting legitimacy communities, and that, as a result, it risks further alienating those victims and survivors who have been led to expect that their needs will be prioritised over the financial interests and reputation of the institution.
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"Child sexual abuse: A multivariate analysis of the mother-daughter relationship and its effect on the victims' behavior and competency." Tulane University, 1993.
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The present study is an empirical analysis of 60 female victims of sexual abuse and their perceptions of their relationship with their non-offending mothers. Contrary to much of the sexual abuse literature, which suggests a hostile and rejecting relationship, this study finds that the victims perceived a warm and accepting relationship with their mothers. The present study examines female victims of sexual abuse between ages 7-12, who were interviewed within a few weeks of disclosure. Data collection includes the Parental Acceptance/Rejection questionnaire and the Child Behavior Checklist by Achenbach. Sexual abuse variables related to the nature of the sexual abuse are also analyzed. Results indicate that sexually abused girls who perceived lower levels of maternal rejection had higher competency ratings and fewer behavior problems as compared with victims who perceived higher levels of maternal rejection. Abuse involving force by the offender correlated with lower competency in the victimsacase@tulane.edu
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Saunders, Marilyn Cathleen. "Adolescent girls testifying in a criminal court in cases of sexual abuse or rape : a narrative analysis." Diss., 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24211.
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This research study explores the experiences of adolescent girls testifying in a criminal court in cases of sexual abuse and rape in South Africa. Private and public narratives, such as the participants’ experiences in court, the court support system and the court process, were reported using conversations, collages and written letters. These were interpreted from a narrative perspective, within a social constructionist paradigm. Social constructionism posits that all behaviour is understood within a social context and people create their reality and world through social interaction, which in this study is the legal system. Narratives are constructions of the experiences of the participants during the preparation and testifying process. Their stories reflect both positive and ambivalent experiences, such as fear and relief, joy and sadness. The most noteworthy findings of the research were the following: • Support from court personnel and NGOs is important for adolescents when they are testifying. • The friendly environment and activities of the NGO contrasts favourably with the cold and adult environment of the court in which the NGO is based. • The court preparation programme is essential to help adolescents cope when testifying in a criminal court through addressing fears such as seeing the accused in court, not understanding the proceedings, and having to address adults in court. • The National Prosecuting Authority seems to be taking child witnesses more seriously through collaboration with outside organisations.Dissertation (MA (Counselling Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2008.
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Basson, Antoinette. "Exposure to pornography and sexual exploitation of children : an interpretive approach." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18764.
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The aim of this qualitative research study was to explore the influences of pornographic material on
the sexual exploitation of children. An interpretive research method, based on phenomenological
principles, was followed. A total of 18 semistructured interviews were conducted with sentenced sex
offenders who had committed an offence against a child (a person under the age of 18).
The research findings, obtained through a process of interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA),
highlighted personal and family characteristics that could increase individuals’ susceptibility to the
effect of exposure to pornographic material. Moreover, it was found that early, recurrent exposure
to pornography results in physical, cognitive and behavioural influences that considerably increase
the level of sexual satisfaction and need for instantaneous sexual gratification. This uncontrollable
need for sexual gratification often results in destructive behaviour such as addiction to pornographic
material, criminal sexual acts involving children and damage to the family system. The effect of
sexually explicit material is furthermore intensified by the availability of pornographic material on the
Internet, which considerably increases the likelihood of individuals being exposed to a variety of
pornographic images, including illegal material such as child pornography.
Based on the outcomes of the research study, it can be concluded that pornography does have an
effect on human behaviour in relation to the sexual exploitation of children which necessitates the
effective regulation of pornographic material, especially on the Internet, and the evaluation of the
help profession’s approach to effectively deal with issues stemming from exposure to pornographic
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Boodhoo, Vinesh. "A critical analysis of the procedures followed in child rape cases in Mpumalanga Province." Diss., 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19162.
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This study reflects a critical analysis of the procedures followed in child rape cases in
Mpumalanga Province and in the process to enhance investigative capabilities with sound detective development.
Empirical research was conducted with a literature review, docket analysis and interviews as methods to obtain information where the following important aspects were addressed: an overview of the field of forensic investigation, the shortcomings with regard to child rape investigations and correct procedures for conducting child rape investigations formulated.
The study found that generally rape cases were not properly investigated, correct procedures were not followed (biological/physical evidence was not readily identified nor correctly handled) and applicable directives pertaining to child rape investigations not complied with. Investigators had a narrow understanding of the concept forensic investigation. In child rape investigations it would be of more evidential value and reliable to collect physical evidence such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids and saliva as the child’s testimony at court might not be reliable, particularly when subjected to cross examination. Rape is both a contact crime as well as a psychologically motivated crime and both aspects of the trauma needs attention during the investigation process.
Crimes against women and children are also a national concern, thus making child rape a priority crime for the South African Police Service. For any successful prosecution it is necessary that policy and correct procedures are not compromised but rather strictly adhered to.
The Locard Principle in relation to physical evidence such as body fluids at the crime scene needs to be focussed on during the investigation process. The research suggests that the current standing operating procedures be amended to include the critical aspects of child rape investigation such as processing of the crime scene, the search for biological evidence as well as the packaging and preservation of biological evidence.Police Practice
M. Tech. (Forensic Investigation)