scholarly journals Children and adolescents: victims who become perpetrators

1998 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arnon Bentovim ◽  
Bryn Williams
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Sexually Abused ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Official Statistics ◽  
Media Attention ◽  
Sexually Abusive ◽  
Sexually Abuse ◽  
Abusive Behaviour ◽  
Research Initiatives

Irrespective of whether one considers official statistics, the proliferation of clinical referrals, research initiatives, review articles or even media attention, the problem of children and adolescents who sexually abuse other children has become a subject of increased attention. Given the proportion of young abusers who are themselves victims of sexual abuse, understanding the continuities between sexual victimisation and sexually abusive behaviour has been important. Despite the paucity of reliable evidence, it is clear that the majority of children who are sexually abused do not become abusers. Moreover, we know that around half of all young abusers have not themselves been victims of abuse. This paper sets out to consider these issues and highlight potentially important factors in understanding the origins and development of sexually abusive behaviour at an early age.

Medical Evaluation of Sexually Abused Children: A Review of 311 Cases

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-14
Author(s):  
Mary Ellen Rimsza ◽  
Elaine H. Niggemann
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Sexually Abused ◽  
Abused Children ◽  
Medical Evaluation ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Victims Of Sexual Abuse ◽  
Sexually Abused Children

The case records of 311 children and adolescents who were medically evaluated for sexual abuse are reviewed. Only 18% of these victims were assaulted by strangers; 131 of the assailants were relatives. Thirty percent of the victims reported multiple assaults over a time period of one week to nine years. Physical examination showed no abnormalities in only 23% of the patients. Twenty-one patients had gonorrhea and seven patients were pregnant. Guidelines for the medical evaluation of patients suspected to be victims of sexual abuse are discussed.

How Pornography May Distort Risk Assessment of Children and Adolescents Who Sexually Harm

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 232-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Russell Pratt ◽  
Cyra Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Causal Relationship ◽  
The Past ◽  
Length Of Treatment ◽  
Sexually Abusive ◽  
Pornography Consumption ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Abusive Behaviour

Over the past three decades, an accepted “given” of adolescent sexually abusive behaviour assessment and treatment has been that the more serious the sexual acts committed, the more entrenched that adolescent's behaviours are likely to be, with a likely progression from minor assaults through to more serious, intrusive acts. We assume youth engaging in the sexually abusive behaviour may have become both desensitised to the harm they are causing, whilst needing to engage in more severe offences to gain the level of arousal originally achieved through lesser acts. This conceptualisation suggests a somewhat causal relationship between the duration of the sexually abusive behaviour; the severity of the behaviour and the length of treatment required to manage and treat the issue.Has pornography consumption potentially impacted the assessment and treatment of youth who sexually harm? Does a relationship exist between the severity and the entrenchment of the sexually assaultive acts committed, or has viewing pornography and re-enacting what has been viewed altered this relationship? This article explores a number of these themes and questions.

scholarly journals PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DALAM MEMBENTUK PERILAKU SUSILA ANAK SEKOLAH DASAR

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
I PUTU GEDE PARMAJAYA
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Security Forces ◽  
Environmental Destruction

<p><em>Indonesian life corresponding 1945 aspired not yet achieved its full potential . Various cases ranging from sexual abuse , crime , corruption, human trafficking , peraktik prostitution , looting , promiscuity , rampant levels of violence children and adolescents , crimes against friend , theft teens , the habit of cheating , drug abuse , pornography , and environmental destruction , until the murder has not been solved by the security forces and the Indonesian government . Efforts could be done to overcome this phenomenon is the way to improve the character of each individual through character education should start at an early age formed . In elementary school character education can be transformed through learning in the classroom and through extracurricular activities and cooperation between education centers tri component ( family , school and community ) are expected cultivation of character education can be implemented optimally.</em></p>

scholarly journals Knowledge of sexual abuse amongst female students in Malawi

Curationis ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Dzimadzi ◽  
H. Klopper
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexually Abused ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Sexually Abusive ◽  
Prevention Programmes

Sexual abuse is an increasing problem in Malawi amongst female students, and is associated with physical and mental health problems. This study aimed to determine existing knowledge of sexual abuse amongst female students in tertiary education institutions in Malawi. A descriptive, comparative, quantitative and contextual research design was used. Participants (n=219) were selected through systematic random sampling from a population of female students aged 18 to 21, at fifteen (n= 15) tertiary education institutions in Malawi. Sexually abusive behaviours demonstrated by a lover and friend were interpreted as not being abusive. There were no significant differences in knowledge of sexual abuse between the abused and non-abused respondent groups (p > 0.05). The overall prevalence rate of sexual abuse was 41%. Common forms of sexual abuse experienced were touching of breasts (54.4%) and attempted sexual intercourse (47.8%). Completed sexual intercourse was experienced by 18.9% of the respondents. The majority reported that they were sexually abused by men (98.9%). Twenty one percent experienced more than one sexually abusive incident and some respondents were abused by friends (30%). The abusers mostly used physical threats. Only 55.6% reported their sexual victimisation to others. Female students aged 18 to 21 in tertiary education institutions in Malawi had some knowledge of sexual abuse, but there were deficits in the interpretation of sexually abusive behaviours. The majority of abusers were male adolescents and young adults. Respondents should know what the Malawi law stipulates and what can be done to control and prevent sexual abuse. The information obtained from the study was used to develop guidelines for sexual abuse prevention programmes.

Child Molestations by Homosexual Foster Parents: Illinois, 1997–2002

2005 ◽  
Vol 96 (1) ◽  
pp. 227-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Cameron
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Sexually Abused ◽  
Foster Parents ◽  
Child Protective Services ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Protective Services ◽  
Sexual Offenses ◽  
Child Services ◽  
Sexually Abuse ◽  
Sexually Abused Girls

Do those who engage in homosexuality disproportionately sexually abuse foster or adoptive children as reported by child protective services? Illinois child services reported sexual abuse for 1997 through 2002. 270 parents committed “substantiated” sexual offenses against foster or subsidized adoptive children: 67 (69%) of 97 of these mother and 148 (86%) of 173 of these father perpetrators sexually abused girls; 30 (31%) of the mothers and 25 (14%) of the father perpetrators sexually abused boys, i.e., 92 (34%) of the perpetrators homosexually abused their charges. Of these parents 15 both physically and sexually abused charges: daughters by 8 of the mothers and 4 of the fathers, sons by 3 of the mothers, i.e., same-sex perpetrators were involved in 53%. Thus, homosexual practitioners were proportionately more apt to abuse foster or adoptive children sexually.

scholarly journals A Therapeutic Game for Sexually Abused Children and Adolescents (Vil Du?!): Exploratory Mixed Methods Evaluation

10.2196/26062 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. e26062
Author(s):  
Joyce Johanna Endendijk ◽  
Henny Tichelaar ◽  
Menno Deen ◽  
Maja Deković
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Sexually Abused ◽  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Self Blame ◽  
Mixed Methods Evaluation ◽  
Therapeutic Game ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Sexually Abused Children

Background Talking about experiences of sexual abuse in therapy is difficult for children and adolescents. Possible reasons for this difficulty are a lack of vocabulary to describe the situation or feelings of shame, fear, and self-blame associated with sexual abuse. The serious game Vil Du?! was developed to help children open up about their sexual abuse experiences. Vil Du?! is a nonverbal communication game that resembles a dress-up game in which children can show the therapist what happened to them. Objective This exploratory evaluation study examines which working elements of the game could be identified in therapy with victims of sexual abuse (aim 1). In addition, this study examines how therapists evaluate the acceptability of the game (aim 2). Methods The therapists completed 23 web-based surveys on the use of Vil Du?! In addition, semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 therapists. The data were analyzed in NVivo following previously reported stepwise guidelines. Results Regarding aim 1, therapists mentioned various working elements of Vil Du?!; for instance, Vil Du?! puts the child in control of the situation. In addition, Vil Du?! reduces barriers to disclosure because there is no need to talk or have eye contact with the therapist. Regarding aim 2, Vil Du?! was generally evaluated more positively than negatively by the therapists. For instance, therapists indicated that using Vil Du?! is time efficient and might make the treatment process less confronting and difficult for the client. According to therapists, most clients indeed experienced less tension and more positive (or neutral) emotions than negative emotions when using Vil Du?! Conclusions The most important working elements of Vil Du?!, according to therapists, are that it enables children to regain control over their sexual abuse experiences and reduces barriers to disclosing sexual abuse experiences. The more positive evaluation of Vil Du?! indicates the acceptability of the game for therapists as well as their clients.

scholarly journals Change during psychotherapy: the perspective of children and adolescents who have been sexually abused

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Capella ◽  
Carolina Gutiérrez ◽  
Loreto Rodrìguez ◽  
Camila Gòmez
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Sexually Abused ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Visual Narrative ◽  
Initial State ◽  
Supportive Relationships ◽  
Psychotherapeutic Change ◽  
Depth Interviews

The aim of this research was to identify the meanings of psychotherapeutic change of children and adolescents who have suffered sexual abuse and were in psychotherapy. In order to do this, a qualitative study was carried out in which in-depth interviews complemented with drawings were conducted with 10 children and adolescents, aged between 6 and 16 years, who were taking part in psychotherapy due to sexual abuse. The interviews took place between 6 and 10 months after the start of the therapy and before it ended. Thematic narrative analysis was used for the interviews and visual narrative analysis for the drawings. The main findings showed that children and adolescents visualized psychotherapeutic change as a process in which gradual progress is made. The participants notice changes from an initial state of sadness and distress, mainly describing a positive shift in terms of emotional well-being. In addition, in this phase of the therapy only a few participants identified changes in their feelings regarding the abusive experience. The participants identified aspects of the therapy and supportive relationships with significant others as elements that foster these changes. In their view, hindering elements include changes of therapist, legal factors, and not being believed by their family. It is discussed the importance of knowing the children and adolescents' perspective regarding psychotherapeutic change while participating in therapy processes, using multiple methodologies, to generate interventions that suit the needs of this population and match the pace of children and adolescents' change.

Between the Pew and the Pulpit: Can Personality Measures Help Identify Sexually Abusive Clergy?

Sexual Abuse ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 686-706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aria Amrom ◽  
Cynthia Calkins ◽  
Jamison Fargo
Keyword(s):  
Catholic Church ◽  
Sexually Abused ◽  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Sexual Misconduct ◽  
Abused Children ◽  
Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory ◽  
Sexually Abusive ◽  
Comparison Groups ◽  
Sexually Abuse ◽  
Sexually Abused Children

There has been limited conclusive research examining the personality characteristics of clergy who perpetrate abuse. To address this dearth of research, the current study aimed to develop a personality profile that distinguishes clergy members who sexually abuse children from other clergy. Personality and psychopathology were assessed using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory–2 (MMPI-2) and the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory–III (MCMI-III). Data were analyzed from a sample of clergy members, who comprised four comparison groups: clergy members referred to treatment for (a) child sexual abuse, (b) sexual misconduct with adults, (c) general clinical problems, or (d) routine employment evaluations with no previously identified clinical or sexual issues. While differences were found between groups, only the Aggressive/Sadistic scale of the MCMI-III consistently distinguished clerics who sexually abused children from all other clergy members. Findings are discussed in regard to the utility of the MMPI-2 and MCMI-III as a screening tool for clerical applicants for the Catholic Church.

Examination of a Nascent Taxonomy of Priest Sexual Grooming

Sexual Abuse ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 707-728 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason D. Spraitz ◽  
Kendra N. Bowen
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Classification Scheme ◽  
Limited Sample ◽  
Sexually Abusive ◽  
Sexually Abuse

Research has established that sexually abusive priests often use grooming strategies on victims. Recently, researchers have proposed a behavioral taxonomy used specifically by clergy who sexually abuse children. Because this nascent taxonomy has only been studied once using a limited sample of sexually abusive priests, we seek to replicate and expand on its findings using a sample of abusive clergy from a separate institution. Specifically, we analyzed files of 18 monks in Minnesota who were credibly accused of sexual abuse. Using a deductive approach, we searched through these files in an effort to find all instances of eight clergy sexual grooming behaviors that were identified in previous research by Spraitz, Bowen, and Strange. Our findings suggest there is evidence to support the existence of this taxonomy of priest sexual grooming, although we argue that certain aspects of the centerpiece technique of their classification scheme are faulty and must be studied more extensively.

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