The prevalence of sexual abuse by male batterers has been estimated to be between 34% and 59%, although there are few studies examining the effects of this sexual abuse on the female victims. Further, the relationship between other forms of abuse and sexual abuse by a battering partner has not been systematically examined. The purpose of this…

Child abuse, ranging from neglect to sexual abuse and murder, is a serious problem in contemporary America. Abuse may be defined as any force that compromises a child's capacity to achieve his physical and psychological potential. This study sought to determine the personal incidences of child abuse experienced by high school seniors in public…

This exploration of the dynamics and developmental consequences of child abuse begins with a definition of child abuse and a discussion of child sexual abuse. After a description of the incidence of child abuse, the consequences of abuse--including health and emotional problems, and neuro-developmental disabilities--are discussed. Further…

This study identified characteristics of girls likely to have positive medical findings for child sexual-abuse. Females who were suspected to be child sexual abuse victims (n=1,456) were medically evaluated. Associations were found between positive findings of trauma and age and a history of sexual contact. A prediction model for suspected victims…

The paper describes a federally funded project of the University of Alberta (Canada) addressing sexual assault and sexual abuse of people with disabilities. Written in outline style, the paper briefly describes project activities and general conclusions. Phase I of the project documented the nature and extent of the problem. It was concluded that…

Information regarding the dynamics of incestuous families is greatly needed as long as misconceptions hamper attempts at prevention and intervention. Helping professionals need to be aware of the prevalence of incest, to be able to identify victims, and to devise therapeutic approaches to help both victim and offender. This study examined the…

This paper describes the major findings from epidemiological studies on the sexual abuse of children, raises questions that need to be addressed by future epidemiological studies, and reviews some of the barriers to conducting these studies. Findings are organized into five categories: prevalence, reported incidence, data from children,…

This paper describes the Aboriginal culture and lifestyle from precolonization to the present, notes the problem of child abuse which developed after colonization, cites instances in which the judicial system has been sympathetic toward perpetrators and not victims of sexual abuse, and examines possible solutions to the problem. (JDD)

This study investigated the relationship between sexual aggression and date rape and the character traits of anger, hostility, impulsivity, psychopathology, peer pressure, and pornography use. Male college students (N=480) completed a questionnaire that consisted of 10 instruments measuring character traits and sexual aggressive behavior. Areas…

Media attention and public concern focused on child sexual abuse in day care have presented early childhood educators with opportunities to educate parents, the public, and the media about child sexual abuse and quality child care. This paper provides information concerning the sexual abuse of children in day care settings. Topics addressed…

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…

Even though rape is the crime they fear most, women hold strong beliefs that their personal risk for sexual victimization is lower than the risk for other women. Victimization shatters illusions of invulnerability, and results in feelings of vulnerability, suggesting that sexual victimization should decrease women's perceived invulnerability for…

This paper reviews information regarding the incidence, demographic characteristics, family characteristics, and immediate/ongoing characteristics of incest victims. The characteristics reported include behavioral indicators of abuse, such as acting-out behavior, self-destructive behaviors, and provocative and inappropriate sexual behaviors;…