The recent media coverage of child sexual abuse charges involving priests is likely to trigger various needs among the public for professional services. Family therapists with expertise in human sexuality should use such reports to promote a fuller understanding of all aspects of sexuality for individuals and families. (Contains 15 references.)…

Investigates several aspects of childhood sexual abuse to determine the "best model" for predicting long-term symptoms found both in male and female survivors. Results indicate that the level of severity accounted for the most variation for both men and women for each of five measures of trauma symptoms. (RJM)