scholarly journals PELECEHAN SEKSUAL, KEWAJIBAN MELAPOR DAN RESPONS ORDINARIS: TELAAH KRITIS “VOS ESTIS LUX MUNDI” DAN “VADEMECUM”

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Rikardus Jehaut
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Consecrated Life ◽  
Critical Method ◽  
Seal Of Confession ◽  
Vulnerable Adults

<em>This article aims to examine the question of sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults by clerics and members of the Institute for Consecrated Life and the Society for Apostolic Life in the light  of  motu proprioVos Estis Lux Mundi and Vademecum.  It starts with a brief description of sexual abuse, the  mandatory report  and  then  the  response of the Ordinary.  It shows that sexual abuse is a grave delict, and clerics or religious who have knowledge of information  are obliged to report it to the Ordinary while  maintaining the seal of confession,  and the Ordinary has the grave obligation  to take any reports  seriously, promptly and decisively, taking into consideration  that the procedural  norms  should be carefully observed. By using the analytical and critical method, the author argues that it is of the highest importance for the Ordinary to establish a system for receiving reports as well as preparing competent  personnel in order to handle the  case in a  thorough  and  expeditious manner.</em> <br /><br /><strong>Key words:</strong> sexual abuse, minors, vulnerable adults, mandatory report, Ordinary

L'incidente probatorio del minore parte offesa

2009 ◽  
pp. 125-132
Author(s):  
Daniela Diano
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
The Real ◽  
Victims Of Sexual Abuse ◽  
The Moment ◽  
International Conventions

- This study analyses 37 questionnaires administered to the same number of auxiliaries of the Judge for the preliminary investigations with reference to the probatory incident on alleged minor victims of sexual abuse. The research wants to examine the real care and protection measures of the alleged victims during the period of time that goes from revelation to judicial hearing and to the moment of the same hearing. Besides, it aims to verify to what extent hearing is a hardship for the child and the eventual correlations between that and some variables about the procedures for the collection of witness, the need of protection and the setting features. The results show, even within the judicial course, a low, late or failed activation of the assistance, protection and care already provided by national rules and international conventions.Key words: auxiliary, probatory procedure, protected hearing, interview.Parole chiave: ausiliario, incidente probatorio, audizione protetta, intervista.

The Sexual Abuse Scandal and a New Ethical Horizon: A Perspective from India

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (4) ◽  
pp. 931-949
Author(s):  
Shaji George Kochuthara
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Gender Relations ◽  
Indian Society ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Sexuality And Gender ◽  
The Hierarchical Structure ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Abuse Of Women ◽  
Vulnerable Adults

Despite recent signs of change, the Indian church was rather reluctant to acknowledge the clerical sexual abuse scandal as its own problem. In the Indian context, the scandal entails not only the abuse of minors, but also the abuse of women and other vulnerable adults by church personnel. The hierarchical structure of Indian society, gender relations based on patriarchy, and postcolonial attitudes provide a fertile ground for abuse. Clericalism, centralization of power in the church, and continuing negative attitudes to sexuality are further contributing factors. The clerical sexual abuse scandal calls for developing new ethical horizons based on a theology of a participatory church, and a reconsideration of the church’s attitude to sexuality and gender relations.

Victim, Allegation, and Investigation Characteristics Associated With Substantiated Reports of Sexual Abuse of Adults in Residential Care Settings

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (19) ◽  
pp. 3995-4019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin L. Abner ◽  
Pamela B. Teaster ◽  
Marta S. Mendiondo ◽  
Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik ◽  
Jennifer L. Marcum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Convincing Evidence ◽  
Physical Contact ◽  
Reasonable Doubt ◽  
Protective Services ◽  
Agency Staff ◽  
Adult Protective Services ◽  
Female Victims ◽  
Vulnerable Adults

The purpose of this study was to identify characteristics of investigations of sexual abuse concerning vulnerable adults residing in facility settings that were associated with case substantiation. Data on 410 reports of sexual abuse were collected prospectively from Adult Protective Services (APS) and state licensure agency staff in New Hampshire, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin over a six-month period. Specifically, we examined differences between reports that were substantiated and those that were not by comparing characteristics of alleged victims, alleged perpetrators, and aspects of investigation using logistic regression. We found that a relatively low proportion of cases (18%) were substantiated overall. Compared to cases that were not substantiated, cases that were substantiated were more likely to feature nursing home residents, older victims, female victims, and allegations of physical contact between the alleged perpetrator and victim. Despite the high proportion of alleged perpetrators who were facility staff (51%) compared to resident perpetrators (25%), cases with resident-to-resident allegations of abuse were much more likely to be substantiated, accounting for 63% of substantiated cases. In light of these findings, we believe it is important that investigators are trained to handle sexual abuse cases appropriately and that they are able to investigate the case thoroughly, promptly, and with as much information as possible. It is also critical that investigators make substantiation decisions using the appropriate standard for confirmation (e.g., preponderance of the evidence, beyond a reasonable doubt, clear and convincing evidence) as state law dictates.

scholarly journals PERSEPSI ORANG TUA TENTANG KEKERASAN SEKSUAL PADA ANAK DI KARANGANYAR RT 03/RW 01 KELURAHAN BANYUMANIK KOTA SEMARANG

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Siti Nur Umariyah Febriyanti
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
The Body ◽  
Genital Organ ◽  
Older Person ◽  
Sex Abuse ◽  
Central Java

Latar belakang: Kekerasan seksual merupakan hubungan atau interaksi antara seorang anak dengan orang yang lebih tua atau orang dewasa seperti orang asing, saudara sekandung atau orang tua dimana anak dipergunakan sebagai objek pemuas kebutuhan seksual pelaku. Kota Semarang menduduki peringkat ketiga dengan 42 kasus kekerasan seksual pada anak dari 35 kabupaten di Jateng. Studi pendahuluan yang didapatkan dari Bapermas sub bidang PPA Kecamatan Banyumanik Kota Semarang di Karanganyar Rt 03/Rw 01 Kelurahan Banyumanik terdapat 1 kasus kejadian kekerasan seksual pada anak di tahun 2015 anak tersebut masih berumur 14 tahun. Tujuan penelitian: mengeksplorasi persepsi orang tua tentang kekerasan seksual pada anak di Karanganyar Rt 03/Rw 01 Kelurahan Banyumanik Kota Semarang. Metode penelitian: Desain penelitian yang digunakan penelitian Kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi. Partisipan dalam penelitian ini adalah orang tua yang memiliki anak usia 9-12 tahun. Dalam penelitian ini menentukan jumlah populasi dengan saturasi data.Instrumen dalam penelitian ini adalah peneliti sendiri. Hasil penelitian: Dari 6 tujuan khusus yang telah ditetapkan, telah terjadi kesaturasian data pada setiap tujuan khusus. Kesimpulan: Orang tua memiliki pemahaman yang baik tentang kejahatan seksual pada anak. Saran: Untuk itu, disarankan kepada orang tua agar memberikan pendidikan seks dini kepada anak sejak umur 5 tahun di mana pendidikan seks dini meliputi memberitahu anatomi organ genital dan siapa saja yang boleh menyentuh tubuh anak tersebut. Kata kunci : persepsi orang tua; kekerasan seksual pada anak  Perceptions of Parents about Sexual Abuse on Children in Karanganyar RT 03 / RW 01 Banyumanik Subdistrict, Semarang City. Abstract Background: Sexual abuse is a relationship or interaction between a child and an older person or adult like a stranger, sibling or parent where the child is used as an object of satisfying the needs of sexual perpetrators. Semarang city occupies third position with 42 cases of sexual abuse on children of 35 districts in Central Java. Preliminary studies were obtained from Bapermas sub-sector of  PPA Banyumanik District of Semarang in Karanganyar RT 03 / RW 01. Banyumanik Subdistrict there is one case of child sexual abuse incident in 2015, the child was 14 years old. The aim of study: was to explore the perception of parents about the sexual abuse of children in Karanganyar RT 03 / RW 01 Banyumanik Subdistrict, Semarang City. Methods: The study design used qualitative research with phenomenological approach. Participants in this study are the parents who have children aged 9-12 years old. In this study determines the amount of population with saturation of data. Instrument in this study is the researchers themselves. Results: From the sixth purposes that has been agreed, it has been data compatible in each specific purpose. Conclusion: The parents have a good understanding about sex abuse of children. Suggestion: There for, it is suggested to parents to provide early sex education to children from the age of 5 years in which early sex education includes telling anatomical genital organ and anyone is allowed to touch the body of the child. Key words : the perception of parents; sexual abuse on children

Il colloquio investigativo: le conseguenze di una buona e di una cattiva prassi

2009 ◽  
pp. 47-59
Author(s):  
Giuliana Mazzoni
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Eyewitness Testimony ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Investigative Interview ◽  
Interview Techniques ◽  
Made In

- In this article research is briefly reviewed on investigative interview techniques in children alleged victims of child sexual abuse. It is shown that such techniques represent a crucial factor in determining the accuracy and reliability of the witness report. Research in the psychology of eyewitness testimony provides important elements to understand which techniques are examples of good and which are examples of bad practice, which errors are commonly made in interviews, and which are the negative consequences of such common errors. Guidelines can limit the number of errors and render a report more accurate. Guidelines should be the same for every interviewer, and should be developed by a group of experts who are clearly familiar with the research data obtained in the psychology of eyewitness testimony.Key-words: eyewitness testimony, interview, children, sexual abuse.Parole chiave: testimonianza oculare, intervista, bambini, abuso sessuale.

Sexual Abuse of Vulnerable Adults in Care Facilities: Clinical Findings and a Research Initiative

2007 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 332-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik ◽  
Pamela B. Teaster ◽  
Marta S. Mendiondo ◽  
Erin L. Abner ◽  
Kara A. Cecil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Research Initiative ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Vulnerable Adults

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.    

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