Perpetrators of Early Physical and Sexual Abuse among Homeless and Runaway Adolescents.

Tyler, Kimberly A.; Cauce, Ana Mari

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ERIC Number: EJ659304

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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ISSN: ISSN-0145-2134

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Perpetrators of Early Physical and Sexual Abuse among Homeless and Runaway Adolescents.

Tyler, Kimberly A.; Cauce, Ana Mari

Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, v26 n12 p1261-74 Dec 2002

Interviews with 372 homeless and runaway adolescents found one-half reported being physically abused and almost one-third experienced sexual abuse. Females experienced significantly higher rates of sexual abuse. Sexual minority youth experienced more physical and sexual abuse compared to heterosexual youth. Nonfamily members most often perpetrated sexual abuse. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Homeless People, Homosexuality, Incidence, Individual Characteristics, Parent Child Relationship, Predictor Variables, Runaways, Secondary Education, Sex Differences, Sexual Abuse

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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