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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
Peer reviewedBerliner, 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
Peer reviewedConte, Jon R. – Social Work, 1984
Discusses conceptual obstacles to working effectively with cases of sexual abuse of children. Urges professionals to view sexual abuse in a larger context in which cultural values, social and political ideals, and economic conditions are seen as linked to the problem. (Author/LLL)
Descriptors: Children, Counseling Techniques, Cultural Influences, Incest
