scholarly journals Early Prevention of Maternal Sexual Abuse

Author(s):  
Jelena Gerke ◽  
Tatjana Dietz

AbstractChild sexual abuse has been discussed thoroughly; however, marginalized groups of victims such as victims of child sexual abuse in early childhood and victims of maternal sexual abuse have rarely been considered. This essay combines these two relevant perspectives in child protection and aims to pin out future directions in the field of child abuse and specifically maternal sexual abuse and its early prevention. In the course of the 7th Haruv International PhD Workshop on Child Maltreatment at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, in 2019 the topics of maternal sexual abuse and early prevention of child maltreatment in Germany were discussed and intertwined. Problems concerning the specific research of maternal sexual abuse in early childhood and prevention were identified. Both, maternal sexual abuse as well as sexual abuse in early childhood, i.e. before the age of three, are underreported topics. Society still follows a “friendly mother illusion” while recent cases in German media as well as research findings indicate that the mother can be a perpetrator of child sexual abuse. Similarly, sexual abuse in early childhood, namely abuse before the age of three, is existent; although the recognition of it is difficult and young children are, in regards to their age and development especially vulnerable. They need protective adults in their environment, who are aware of sexual abuse in the first years of life. Raising awareness on marginalized or tabooed topics can be a form of prevention. An open dialog in research and practice about the so far marginalized topics of maternal sexual abuse and sexual abuse in early childhood is crucial.

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-29
Author(s):  
Kathrin Franziska Beck ◽  
Riitta Vornanen

Child maltreatment is a major topic of concern in European countries. This article compares how Finnish and German school social workers (SSW) respond to child maltreatment (CM). For the purpose of this study, a case vignette was designed that implied multiple forms of CM, including child sexual abuse, the failure to provide a child with adequate nutrition and hygiene and exposure to violent environments. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with eight SSW from Finland and Germany to examine their first reactions to the case, their professional approach and country-specific solutions. The transcribed interviews were subjected to content analysis. Concerning suspected child sexual abuse, the findings reveal that the Finnish SSW would inform the child protection services and the police directly after information regarding suspected maltreatment had been verified, whereas the German participants would seek professional advice and carry out a risk assessment. However, despite the fundamental differences between these approaches, both are in line with national legislation. Concerning the inadequate provision of nutrition, the findings reveal that German children are not provided with free school meals nationwide like Finnish children. Nonetheless, as this study shows, providing children with a free school lunch does not ensure that they are adequately provided for during the entire day. It is recommended children in both countries be provided with free school meals nationwide, to implement means-tested benefits for those who need greater support and to strengthen the education of SSW in the early identification of child neglect, in addition to fostering a holistic approach to treating clients.


2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rd. Ahmad Buchari ◽  
Asep Sumaryana ◽  
Rosita Novi Andari

Child sexual abuse is one of the forms of crimes against children that call for serious attention of the government. Indonesian Commission for Child Protection (KPAI)’s 2011-2016 years data shows that the number of child sexual abuse victims has been fluctuating year by year. The objectives of the present research were to evaluate the output of the implementation of government policies on handling child sexual abuses during 2011-2014, and to develop an alternative model of child sexual abuse handling policy suitable to apply in Indonesia. The research used a descriptive qualitative approach with a data collection technique of documentation and a descriptive data analysis. The research findings revealed that the policies currently pursued were generally ineffective both in prevention and in law enforcement against the offenders. Therefore, a model of child sexual abuse handling policy in Indonesia by a systems approach can be made as an alternative model of policies in dealing with the problem.


1988 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 614-634 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah J. Tharinger ◽  
James J. Krivacska ◽  
Marsha Laye-McDonough ◽  
Linda Jamison ◽  
Gayle G. Vincent ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-34
Author(s):  
Nontje Rimbing ◽  
Meiske T. Sondakh ◽  
Eske N. Worang

This study investigates child sexual abuse cases that remain high in Manado as well as its law enforcement against the perpetrators, especially for underage perpetrators. By using a normative legal method, this research paper aims to examine legal materials, namely the Criminal Code and the Child Protection Law No. 35 of 2014 by collecting empirical data about law enforcement by the North Sulawesi Regional Police. The findings indicate that the law enforcement on underage perpetrators depends on the investigators in charge, in principle, under Law no. 35 of 2014, and they are detained in Child Care Centers of Tomohon. Also, this research specifically underlined that law enforcement against underage perpetrators has followed the procedures of the juvenile justice system, while the victims do need special attention of institutions outside the police. To ensure the rights to education in detention, this study suggests to make special rules regarding the obligation of teachers to provide private lessons.


2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 567-582
Author(s):  
R Bondan Agung Kardono ◽  
Nyoman Serikat Putra Jaya ◽  
Nur Rochaeti

Maraknya kejahatan seksual terhadap anak, menimbulkan persepsi bahwa kebijakan hukuman penal yang ada saat ini, dipandang tidak mampu meminimalisir kejahatan seksual terhadap anak. Tulisan ini mempertanyakan bagaimana kebijakan kriminal sanksi tindakan kebiri terhadap pelaku kejahatan seksual terhadap anak yang diatur dalam PERPU No. 1 Tahun 2016 saat ini dan masa mendatang? Tulisan ini merupakan penelitian yuridis normatif yang mengkonsepkan hukum sebagai ius constitutum, ius constituendum dan hukum in concreto. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa kebijakan kriminal melalui hukum pidana berupa hukuman kebiri kimia, perlu diikuti dengan Peraturan Teknis Pelaksana; (a) Pelaksanaan sanksi tindakan kebiri tidak dapat dite-rapkan untuk semua pola-pola kejahatan seksual, tetapi bersifat kasuiistis; (b) Diperlu-kan dukungan sarana prasarana sumberdaya manusia untuk teknis pelaksanaanya; (c) Diperlukan dukungan anggaran biaya yang secara tegas dimuat dalam DIPA untuk menjalankan eksekusi kebiri; (d) Diperlukan kajian akademik yang mendukung revisi atau perubahan atas Undang-Undang No. 17 Tahun 2016 tentang Penetapan Peraturan Pemerintah Pengganti Undang-Undang No. 1 Tahun 2016 tentang Perubahan Kedua atas Undang-Undang No. 23 Tahun 2002 tentang Perlindungan Anak menjadi UU. Castration Punishment for Child Sexual Abuser The increasing number of child sexual abuse considered as an impact of penal punishment incapability. The aim of this research is to examine the enforcement of PERPU No.1/ 2016 specifically about crastation punismneht for child sexual abuser, currently and its future development. This is a juridical normative research by ceoncepting law as ius constitutum, ius constituendum and law in concreto. The research conclude that criminal law in the form of chemical castration punishment, needs to be followed by Implementing Technical Regulations; (a) The implementation of the castration sanction cannot be applied to all kind of  sexual abuse, but it is casuiistic in nature; (b) Infrastructure and human resources is needed for the technical implementation; (c) The inportance of financial support that’s explicitly mentioned in DIPA to enforce the castration execution; (d) Lastly, an academic study is also needed to support a revision for  Law Number 17 of 2016 concerning the stipulation of PERPU number 1 of 2016 concerning the second amendment to law number 23 of 2002 concerning child protection, transform to be a law.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-33
Author(s):  
Gary Wade

The role of social workers in safeguarding and child protection has received much critical attention in recent years, in an evolving political and social arena, where policy and practice has shifted following both public outcry of serious case reviews and subsequent policy and practice changes concerning the profession and how it services the needs of the most vulnerable in society. This article seeks to critically examine the current methodology for identifying suspected child sexual abuse signs and indicators, the evolving spectrum of abuse, including critical evaluation of current perspectives on child sexual exploitation.


1998 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Hood

Research findings from a study of 500 cases carried out as part of a doctoral thesis will be outline. They demonstrate the clear connection between those families whose children are notified in relation to all kinds of child abuse (including sexual abuse) and poverty, unemployment and family disruption. The multi-factorial nature of the influences which create this connection are examined. The long held belief that child sexual abuse is not related to class or poverty is challenged by these findings, pointing to the need to reconceptualise this, as well as all types of child abuse, if prevention is to be an achievable goal.


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