Sexual Abuse of Children: Recommendations and Analysis

Larson, Carol S.; Terman, Donna L.; Gomby, Deanna S.; Quinn, Linda Sandham

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“…In similar fashion, the field of traumatology has developed and explored survivors' experiences of trauma such as sexual and physical abuse in childhood, their adult adjustment, and sequelae (Courtois, 1988(Courtois, , 1999Herman, 1992;Janoff-Bulman, 1992;Putnam, 1989Putnam, , 1997. Incidence and prevalence rates of childhood sexual abuse, ''suggest that at least 20% of American women and 5% to 10% of American men experienced some form of sexual abuse as children'' (Finkelhor, 1994;Larson, Terman, Gomby, Quinn, & Behrman, 1994). Given these statistics, and the secretive nature of sexual abuse, many bereavement counselors will encounter individuals who may be experiencing difficulty with the bereavement process when the deceased was the abuser, not only as a result of grief and loss, but also as a function of a host of other negative effects associated with traumatic abuse experiences.…”

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Death of an Abuser: Does the Memory Linger On?

Monahan

2003

Death Studies

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Although the fields of bereavement and traumatology regarding childhood physical and sexual abuse have developed simultaneously, little information exists regarding the issues of bereavement for a sexual abuse survivor when the decedent was the abuser. This article is a case study that examines the reactions, themes, and attributions that individuals experience regarding the loss of a relative who was sexually abusive to them during childhood and discusses the impact of that abuse on the bereavement process.

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Death of an Abuser: Does the Memory Linger On?

Monahan

2003

Death Studies

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“…Policies governing the maltreatment of adults may vary markedly from those protecting children. Broad definitions can be confusing for mandatory reporters in determining whether a situation qualifies as abuse or neglect (Larson et al, 1994). This lack of uniformity among state laws also makes it difficult for researchers to determine the incidence and prevalence of maltreatment and to compare research findings from different states (Buchele-Ash et al, 1995).…”

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Abuse and Neglect of Individuals with Disabilities

Mitchell

Buchele-Ash

2000

Journal of Disability Policy Studies

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Whether young or old, individuals with disabilities are at increased risk for abuse and neglect when compared to the rates for individuals without disabilities. Reducing that risk is the responsibility of us all: families, servicing agencies, forensic personnel, legislators, the individuals with disabilities themselves, and others. However, policymakers carry a larger part of the responsibility to protect people with disabilities from harm because they enact the laws for all other stakeholders to follow. Those of us who influence policymakers must provide them with the information needed so legislation can be enacted that provides adequate protection for all individuals. This article provides information to advocates for individuals with disabilities regarding (a) recognition of the problem, (b) public policy's role in the protection of individuals with disabilities, and (c) how to influence policymakers to protect the most vulnerable.Individuals with disabilities, whether children or adults, are often at increased risk for maltreatment-the term used when referring to all forms of abuse and neglect (

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“…With increased recognition of child sexual abuse (CSA) (Conte 1994; Larson et al 1994), there is professional responsibility to provide appropriate and sensitive treatment to reduce its consequences. However, little is known about child development in the context of residential treatment (Miskimins 1990; Zimmerman 1990) or about the impact of interventions with sexually abused children in a therapeutic milieu (Beutler et al.…”

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