Victims of childhood sexual abuse carry the experience of abuse into adulthood. One of the
dilemmas victims face during adulthood is the decision to disclose or conceal the abuse. …

Sibling sexual abuse (SSA) is a continuum of childhood sexual behaviors that do not fit the
category of age-appropriate curiosity. Although SSA may be the most prevalent and longest …

Sexual abuse is a cross-cultural phenomenon related to multiple cultural contexts including
religious affiliation. The Haredi, or Orthodox Jewish community (OJC), constitutes a …

This study examined the role of medical clowns during medical examinations of children who
were sexually abused. Three case studies are described, illustrating diverse interactions …

The term sibling sexual abuse (SSA) captures a broad continuum of sexual behaviors in
childhood and adolescence that exceed the threshold of age-appropriate curiosity. Based on a …

Background There is consensus in child sexual abuse (CSA) literature that intrafamilial
child sexual abuse (IFCSA) has a tremendous impact on children and families while …

This paper aims to identify several of the mismatches at play when social workers encounter
families belonging to diverse groups and assess risk, well‐being and protection for children. …

Sexual relations between adolescents or young persons and considerably older persons
are considered illegal or deviant in many countries. Yet legal and social definitions and …

Children's educators are on the front line of child sexual abuse (CSA). By confronting cases
in their everyday work in the school, they hold the potential to be agents of social change – …

This study aims to present a qualitative, empirically based typology of offenders who use
online communications to commit sex crimes against minors, including offenders who met …