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Berliner, Lucy; Conte, Jon R. – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1990
Analysis of interviews with 23 child victims (aged 10-18 years) of childhood sexual abuse suggested that the victimization process involves 3 overlapping processes: sexualization of the relationship, justification of the sexual contact, and maintenance of the child's cooperation. (DB)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Child Abuse, Interviews, Psychological Patterns

Berliner, Lucy; Conte, Jon R. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1995
Eighty-two child victims of sexual abuse and their families were interviewed about their experiences with disclosure and intervention an average of 3.5 years later. Children reported primarily favorable experiences. Factors associated with increased distress included more contact with intervention professionals, having a medical exam, and…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Disclosure, Emotional Response, Intervention