Heterogeneity of Individuals with a History of Child Sexual Abuse: An Examination of Children Presenting to Treatment

Yancey, C. Thresa; Hansen, David J.; Naufel, Karen Z.

doi:10.1080/10538712.2011.554341

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“…The interaction between factors is complex and not yet well understood (Briere and Jordon, 2009), although dysfunction in the family of origin (i.e., early parental separation, family violence, and lack of parental warmth) (Weiss et al, 1999) and the occurrence of other types of abuse are shown to influence the later impact of CSA (Briere et al, 2008). There may be protective factors such as resiliency, blame placed on the offender rather than child, social support, and early intervention that mitigate some of the effects (Yancey et al, 2011). Nonetheless, the evidence supports suggestions that the more severe forms of abuse, i.e., what we have termed types (2), (3), and (4), are associated with more negative long-term outcomes.…”

Section: Types Of Child Sexual Abusementioning

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How Much Child Sexual Abuse is “Below the Surface,” and Can We Help Adults Identify it Early?

Martin¹,

Silverstone²

2013

Front. Psychiatry

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Child sexual abuse (CSA) occurs frequently in society to children aged between 2 and 17. It is significantly more common in girls than boys, with the peak age for CSA occurring when girls are aged 13–17. Many children experience multiple episodes of CSA, as well as having high rates of other victimizations (such as physical assaults). One of the problems for current research in CSA is different definitions of what this means, and no recent review has clearly differentiated more severe forms of CSA, and how commonly this is disclosed. In general we suggest there are four types of behavior that should be included as CSA, namely (1) non-contact, (2) genital touching, (3) attempted vaginal and anal penetrative acts, and (4) vaginal and anal penetrative acts. Evidence suggests that CSA involving types (2), (3), and (4) is more likely to have significant long-term outcomes, and thus can be considered has having higher-impact. From the research to date approximately 15% of girls aged 2–17 experience higher-impact CSA (with most studies suggesting that between 12 and 18% of girls experience higher-impact CSA). Approximately 6% of boys experience higher-impact CSA (with most studies suggesting that between 5 and 8% experience higher-impact CSA). The data also suggests that in over 95% of cases the CSA is never disclosed to authorities. Thus, CSA is frequent but often not identified, and occurs “below the surface” in the vast majority of higher-impact cases. Helping adults to understand “below the surface” CSA might help them to recognize it early, but there are very few indicators specific to CSA, making this a challenging goal to achieve. Nonetheless, given that CSA frequently occurs with other types of abuse, a training program that focuses on both CSA and other abuse may offer a method to allow both early recognition and prevention by adults in the general population.

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Section: Types Of Child Sexual Abusementioning

confidence: 99%

How Much Child Sexual Abuse is “Below the Surface,” and Can We Help Adults Identify it Early?

Martin¹,

Silverstone²

2013

Front. Psychiatry

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“…Data suggest that sexually abused children are likely to present internalizing (anxiety, depression, somatic complaints) and externalizing (aggressive) behaviors, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and posttraumatic stress symptoms compared to nonabused children Berliner, 2011;Briere & Elliot, 2001;Yancey, Hansen, & Naufel, 2011). Sexually abused children also appear to be at greater risk for showing dissociative symptoms compared to nonmaltreated children (Collin-Vézina & Hébert, 2005).…”

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Dissociative Symptoms Over a Year in a Sample of Sexually Abused Children

Bernier

Hébert

Collin‐Vézina

2013

Journal of Trauma & Dissociation

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This study aims to document the evolution of dissociative symptoms over time in preschoolers who disclose sexual abuse. Specifically, this study explores the frequency of dissociative symptoms as a function of child gender. A follow-up evaluation was conducted 1 year after initial disclosure among a sample of 48 sexually abused children, and their results were contrasted with those of a control group composed of 71 non abused children. Children's dissociative symptoms were evaluated by non-offending parents. Data showed that children reporting sexual abuse displayed a greater frequency of dissociative symptoms than non-sexually abused children at both evaluation times. Further analysis indicated that the evolution of dissociative symptoms in sexually abused children may be gender related. Although a decline in dissociation symptoms over time was evident for sexually abused girls at follow-up, sexually abused boys displayed greater dissociative symptoms. Results are discussed in terms of their implications for interventions for sexually abused children.

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“…Child victims of sexual abuse often experience symptoms of anxiety and depression as well as high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD; Deblinger, McLeer, Atkins, Ralphe, & Foa, 1989;Mannarino, Cohen, & Gregor, 1989;Yancey, Hansen, & Naufel, 2011). Cutajar and colleagues (2010) and Putnam (2003) also identified substance abuse and sexualized behaviors in addition to depression, anxiety, and PTSD.…”

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A National Survey of Child Advocacy Center Directors Regarding Knowledge of Assessment, Treatment Referral, and Training Needs in Physical and Sexual Abuse

Wherry

Huey

Medford

2015

Journal of Child Sexual Abuse

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Mental health services are a core component of child advocacy centers in the United States. Child advocacy center directors were surveyed about (a) trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder; (b) referral criteria for treatment of abuse victims; (c) evidence-based treatments for abused children; (d) reliable, valid, and normed measures helpful in assessment; and (e) training needs. Directors accurately identified posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, but additional symptoms were misidentified. Directors identified best practices for assessment and treatment, but they misidentified non-evidence-based practices. Primary reasons for referral for services included severity of abuse and emotional response of the child. However, referrals based on assessment findings were not a high priority. Directors expressed some training needs for staff consistent with issues identified in the study.

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Heterogeneity of Individuals with a History of Child Sexual Abuse: An Examination of Children Presenting to Treatment

Cited by 26 publications

References 23 publications

How Much Child Sexual Abuse is “Below the Surface,” and Can We Help Adults Identify it Early?

How Much Child Sexual Abuse is “Below the Surface,” and Can We Help Adults Identify it Early?

Dissociative Symptoms Over a Year in a Sample of Sexually Abused Children

A National Survey of Child Advocacy Center Directors Regarding Knowledge of Assessment, Treatment Referral, and Training Needs in Physical and Sexual Abuse

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