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Walsh, Wendy A.; Cross, Theodore P.; Jones, Lisa M. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2012
Although the importance of parental support for child sexual abuse victims is well documented, the nature of parental support for victims sexually abused by adolescents is less understood. In this exploratory study, we examine whether parents differ in their levels of blame or doubt for their child when sexually abused by adolescents versus…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Adolescents, Multivariate Analysis
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Jones, Lisa M.; Atoro, Kathryn E.; Walsh, Wendy A.; Cross, Theodore P.; Shadoin, Amy L.; Magnuson, Suzanne – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2010
Qualitative responses by caregivers (n = 203) and youth (aged 8 and older; n = 65) about their experiences with sexual abuse investigations were analyzed in conjunction with quantitative ratings of satisfaction. Respondents described mostly high levels of satisfaction, although dissatisfaction was reported with some key aspects of investigations.…
Descriptors: Investigations, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Caregivers
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Jones, Lisa M.; Finkelhor, David – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2003
This commentary discusses the decline in sexual abuse, citing research that indicates differences in self-reported sexual abuse across age-cohorts in a population-based sample of Australian adults. Similar declines in Ireland and the United States are also noted. The usefulness of self-report surveys for examining trends in child victimization is…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Abuse, Data Collection, Elementary Secondary Education