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Peer reviewedSchudson, Charles B. – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 1999
Explains many sexually abused children are denied justice because of their age, because they may not be able to describe the assaults, and because social systems may not know how to respond. Comments on statutes of limitations and their impact on the opportunity of survivors to seek justice. (Author/JDM)
Descriptors: Children, Justice, Sexual Abuse, Victims of Crime
Peer reviewedKutlesic, Vesna – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 1999
Focuses on issues related to child abuse as occurred in the McClogan Case and how constructive use of the media educated the public about child sexual abuse. The case emphasizes the importance of minimizing the trauma of court proceedings for victims, and highlights the importance of holding professionals accountable for knowing child abuse…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Federal Legislation, Foreign Countries, Mass Media Role
Peer reviewedJones, 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
