Teaching about child sexual abuse by integrating criminal justice and nursing

2000 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 327-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Tewksbury ◽  
Deborah Scott
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse

Child Sexual Abuse, Criminal Justice, and the Pediatrician

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 79 (3) ◽  
pp. 437-439
Author(s):  
ELIZABETH BAUM ◽  
MICHAEL A. GRODIN ◽  
JOEL J. ALPERT ◽  
LEONARD GLANTZ
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Criminal Prosecution ◽  
The Past ◽  
Actual Increase ◽  
Victims Of Sexual Abuse

More children are being recognized as victims of sexual abuse than in the past. Because pediatricians are often the first professionals to see the victim, they are often also the first to assess and to evaluate the child. Increased diagnoses of child sexual abuse may be the result either of an actual increase in the incidence of child sexual abuse or of heightened recognition. Whichever explanation or combination is correct, it is crucial that pediatricians be aware not only of the issue of child sexual abuse but also of the correct procedures in collecting data that may be used as evidence and in preparing to be a witness in a potential criminal prosecution of the alleged offender.

The Criminal Justice System and Child Placement in Child Sexual Abuse Cases

1999 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theodore P. Cross ◽  
Diane Martell ◽  
Elizabeth McDonald ◽  
Marilyn Ahl
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Child Placement

A matched cohort comparison of a criminal justice system’s response to child sexual abuse: a profile of perpetrators

2000 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 569-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernard J Cullen ◽  
Peg Hull Smith ◽  
Jeanne B Funk ◽  
Robert A Haaf
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Matched Cohort ◽  
Cohort Comparison

Views of justice among survivors of historical child sexual abuse

2006 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirley Jülich
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Restorative Justice ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Gendered Violence ◽  
Sense Of Justice

Restorative justice for adults in New Zealand has made a cautious start, although crimes of gendered violence are typically excluded. The findings reported in this article draw on interviews of adult survivors of child sexual abuse (eighteen women and three men), asking them to describe their experiences with the abuse and its impact, and to suggest changes to the criminal justice system, which would provide them with a sense of justice. Although the survivors spoke of justice in ways that reflected the goals of restorative justice, they were reluctant to endorse restorative justice as a paradigm within which they would pursue justice.

The sexual abuse of children: A discussion of the inadequacy of the current South Australian legislative regime and suggestions for reform

1997 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 26-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer M. Corkhill
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Child Molestation ◽  
Sex Tourism

One of the main reasons why the current South Australian criminal justice system fails to provide an appropriate response to the issue of child sexual abuse is that the legislation proscribing this conduct does not reflect the dynamics of child molestation. As a result the penalties imposed by the Courts fail to recognise the seriousness of these crimes against children. The adoption of the legislative scheme of the Crimes (Child Sex Tourism) Amendment Act 1994 (Cth) would provide a framework for the reassessment of these crimes and hopefully lead to a more realistic response by the justice system.

scholarly journals Special Measures in Child Sexual Abuse Trials: Criminal Justice Practitioners’ Experiences and Views

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eunro Lee ◽  
Jane Goodman-Delahunty ◽  
Megan Fraser ◽  
Martine B Powell ◽  
Nina J Westera
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Expert Witness ◽  
Waiting Times ◽  
Police Interviews ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse Trials ◽  
Vulnerable Adults ◽  
Criminal Justice Practitioners

Special measures have been implemented across the globe to improve evidence procedures in child sexual assault trials. The present study explored the day-to-day experiences and views on their use by five groups of Australian criminal justice practitioners (N = 335): judges, prosecutors, defence lawyers, police officers and witness assistance officers. Most practitioners reported routine use of pre-recorded police interviews and CCTV cross-examination of child complainants, but rare use with vulnerable adults. Despite persistent technical difficulties and lengthy waiting times for witnesses, high consensus emerged that special measures enhanced trial fairness and jury understanding. The perceived impact of special measures on conviction rates diverged widely. Defence lawyers disputed that this evidence was as reliable as in-person testimony. All practitioner groups endorsed expanded use of expert witness evidence and witness intermediaries. Ongoing professional development in all practitioner groups will further enhance justice outcomes for victims of child sexual abuse.    

scholarly journals The effectiveness and impact of the child protection and criminal justice systems in cases of intrafamilial child sexual abuse

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Gekoski ◽  
Miranda A.H Horvath ◽  
Julia C Davidson
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Intrafamilial Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
The Uk

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on the findings from a study commissioned by the Office of the Children’s Commissioner (OCC) in England, concerning intrafamilial child sexual abuse (IFCSA)/incest. Specifically, it aims to explore the evidence about child protection and criminal justice responses to victims of IFCSA in the UK and where the gaps in these approaches lie. Design/methodology/approach – A Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) was used, the function of which is to: search the literature as comprehensively as possible within given time constraints; collate descriptive outlines of the available evidence on a topic and critically appraise it; sift out studies of poor quality; and provide an overview of the evidence. Over 57,000 documents were scanned, and 296 ultimately systematically analysed. Findings – It was found that children may be re-victimised by various aspects of “the system” and professionals within it, including social workers, police officers, and lawyers. Research limitations/implications – A REA is not a full systematic review, differing in the scope and depth of the searches and depending almost exclusively on electronic databases, not accompanied by searching journals by hand. Originality/value – The findings of this research provide the evidence-base for a new two-year inquiry into the subject of IFCSA by the OCC.

Reforms to the Legal Framework of Child Sexual Abuse in India: Legislative Band-Aids on Systemic Wounds

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shraddha Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Death Penalty ◽  
Criminal Law ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Sexual Offences ◽  
The Government

Abstract The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019 were purportedly aimed at strengthening the criminal justice system and deterring child sexual abuse. The article demonstrates how both legislations were reactionary, enacted without considering the evidence available on the lacunae in the system they sought to reform. It problematizes and critiques the new offences and enhanced sentences anchored in age-categorizations, the increased mandatory minimum sentences, the unenforceable timelines for investigation and trial, and the reinforcement of the link between fines imposed on the offender and compensation for the victim. It argues that the new legal framework will only exacerbate the implementation hurdles of the old framework, leading to poorer prosecution outcomes. The article also critiques the introduction of the death penalty for child rape. It is argued that the move could expose victims to mortal danger and will create a baffling situation for Special Courts adjudicating de facto consensual cases. While the government touts these legislations as proof of its hard stance on child sexual abuse, this article demonstrates that they were nothing more than political gimmicks, meant to distract from the conspicuous absence of any effort towards systemic change.

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