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Isely, Paul J.; Busse, Wilma; Isely, Peter – Professional School Counseling, 1998
Males are more at risk of sexual assault and consequent psychological problems than is generally believed. The existing knowledge base is reviewed and discussed. Although few services exist for this population, awareness on the part of school counselors and personnel can provide opportunities for survivors to process these experiences. (EMK)
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Counselor Role

Kershner, Ruth – Adolescence, 1996
A very significant problem in society is adolescent rape victimization and the growing number of adolescent perpetrators. This paper examines adolescent attitudes about rape in order to develop curricular materials. It is found that adolescents exhibit conservative attitudes about gender roles, general rape myths, and victim issues. (Author)
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Aggression, Crime
Emmers, Tara M.; Allen, Mike – 1995
Both men and women are faced with relational situations in which sexually coercive behaviors are exercised. Because various studies offer mixed findings, a study utilized meta-analysis to compare men's and women's resistance to sexual coercion. Literature for the investigation was compiled from computer searches using key words such as…
Descriptors: College Students, Communication Research, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communication
Wertz, Dorothy C. – 1982
A cross-cultural and historical survey of the relationship between slavery and the status of women focuses on Marxian theory, the position of free women, sexual division of labor, the threat of rape, and equivalents of slavery in the modern world. Throughout history, the majority of slaves have been women, many of whom held favored positions,…
Descriptors: Battered Women, Black History, Child Abuse, Cross Cultural Studies

White, Priscilla N.; Rollins, Judith C. – Family Relations, 1981
Rape is a crisis shared by the victim and her family. The family's reaction is influenced by cultural views such as viewing rape as sex rather than violence. Adaptive responses can be supported by open expression, education, and family, as well as individual counseling. (JAC)
Descriptors: Crisis Intervention, Family Counseling, Family Problems, Females

Leonard, Elizabeth D. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 1996
Social exchange framework is applied to Summit's Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome, which describes a common pattern of interaction and response among child victims of sexual abuse, their caretakers, and adult offenders. Analysis of the syndrome demonstrates the applicability of the exchange perspective for this aspect of child sexual…
Descriptors: Adults, Child Abuse, Children, Crime
Kier, Frederick J. – 1996
Although research on acquaintance, or date rape, dates back to the late 1950's, only recently has the literature in this area focused on prevention. In addition, although research has shown that, conservatively, 1 out of 10 women on university campuses has been raped by someone with whom she is familiar, little appears to have been done about the…
Descriptors: Acquaintance Rape, College Students, Criminals, Higher Education
Grayson, Joann, Ed.; Bartlette, Don – Virginia Child Protection Newsletter, 1992
Literature indicating high rates of abuse in this population is reviewed, as is literature indicating high rates of developmental disabilities in child victims of abuse. Problems in data collecting practices are noted. Reasons for these children's greater risk for abuse are identified, including child attributes, stress, parent vulnerabilities,…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Child Neglect

Malamuth, Neil M. – Journal of Social Issues, 1981
Describes and integrates data concerning the hypothesis that many "normal" men possess the proclivity to rape. Identifies responses that distinguish convicted rapists from the general population; analyzes the relationships between reported likelihood of raping and responses found to characterize rapists; and examines the relationship between…
Descriptors: Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Arousal Patterns, Attitudes

Burkhart, Barry R.; And Others – New Directions for Student Services, 1994
Reviews methodological problems of previous research on male perpetrators of sexual violence. Discusses the need for a rigorous methodology in defining the extent of the problem. Proposes an aggressive new research agenda that would examine men's prosocial behavior. (KW)
Descriptors: Aggression, College Students, Crime, Higher Education

Feinauer, Leslie – American Journal of Family Therapy, 1982
Suggests that, although a young woman who has been sexually assaulted may experience pain and alienation as an individual, family members also experience trauma, often left unresolved while retaining an impact on the family's ability to function. Introduces family therapy as a desirable approach to treatment of the rape victim. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Alienation, Counseling Techniques, Emotional Adjustment, Family Counseling

Berman, Ellen M., Ed. – American Journal of Family Therapy, 1982
Contains six articles illustrating techniques used in working with adult dyads at the Marriage Council of Philadelphia. Describes cognitive therapy, values analysis, and individual interview methods. Discusses effects of rape on couple adjustment, interrelationships of sexual adjustment and marital satisfaction, and a 20-year longitudinal study of…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Cognitive Processes, Counseling Techniques, Family Life

Vraney, Mary W. – Counseling and Values, 1981
Studied how Catholic women who have experienced sexual assault not only have to deal with society's negative reactions but an additional guilt instilled by religious education. Proposes that religious values have traditionally ignored male responsibility. Suggests counselors may find bibliotherapy an effective intervention tool in these cases.…
Descriptors: Aggression, Bibliotherapy, Catholics, Counseling Techniques

Richmond, Mardi – Reclaiming Children and Youth: Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems, 1998
Discusses the use of pamphlets to influence behavior and to enhance programs. Provides descriptions of 13 youth-oriented prevention materials that seek to provide information about sexuality. Pamphlet topics include abstinence, pregnancy, legal responsibility for fathers, birth control, HIV and safe sex, alcohol, drugs, sexually transmitted…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Contraception, Drinking
Baker, Eugene A. – 1996
Keeping children safe becomes a more complicated concern when many of the offenders are not adults, but other children. Data from the justice system reveals that juveniles account for about 20% of all forcible rapes and about 50% of child sexual abuse. Contrary to the media's depiction, the majority come from two-parent homes, have no prior…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Crime, Group Therapy