The Grief that is Incest—Towards Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Child Sexual Abuse

Contact ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 105 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Percy
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Long Term Effects

Transgenerational Trauma and Child Sexual Abuse: Reconceptualizing Cases Involving Young Survivors of CSA

2008 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Frazier ◽  
Cirecie West-Olatunji ◽  
Shirley St. Juste ◽  
Rachael Goodman
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Primary Caregivers ◽  
Mental Health Counselors ◽  
Transgenerational Trauma ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Client Population ◽  
Young Survivors

While current research on child sexual abuse (CSA) has delineated the immediate and long-term effects of sexual trauma, little has been written about intergenerational influences on the presence and etiology of CSA among young children. Dass-Brailsford (2007) defined transgenerational trauma as trauma that has been passed down from one generation to another, either directly or indirectly. In this paper the authors review the literature on CSA, the influence of primary caregivers, and transgenerational trauma, followed by a case illustration. Specific interventions are pointed out to offer mental health counselors innovative tools for ameliorating the effects of transgenerational trauma with this client population. The authors also highlight effective clinical programs on CSA among young children that acknowledge the influence of intergenerational trauma.

A review of the long-term effects of child sexual abuse

1992 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph H. Beitchman ◽  
Kenneth J. Zucker ◽  
Jane E. Hood ◽  
Granville A. DaCosta ◽  
Donna Akman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Long Term Effects

Adult Sequelae of Child Sexual Abuse

1991 ◽  
Vol 158 (S10) ◽  
pp. 55-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Sheldrick
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
The Subject

At present there is no consensus of opinion about the short-term or long-term effects of child sexual abuse, although there is a growing body of literature on the subject. Definitions of what constitutes child sexual abuse vary enormously and, even where agreed, include a wide range of behaviours. Most clinical reports are retrospective in nature and based on self-report. Many authors agree that effects can be classified into four general areas, however, emotional/psychological; sexual adjustment; interpersonal relationships; and social functioning. There are considerable implications for treatment of those who have been abused and for the protection of their children.

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