2021
DOI: 10.1177/14773708211040446
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Modus operandi of persons convicted of a sexual offense from victims’ perspectives in a Turkish sample

Abstract: Child sexual abuse is typically studied using reports from the offender and in Western countries. The aim of the present study was to investigate pre- and post-abuse strategies of persons convicted of a sexual offense to children in Turkey using the statements made by the child victims and to frame the results using rational choice theory. A qualitative study was made for the themes in the police statements from 46 children who were victims of child sexual abuse. The content analysis revealed that persons conv… Show more

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“…The statements included detailed data to understand the nature of the offence and the situations of victims and offenders before, during, and after the abuse. These statements were also used for treatment and rehabilitation (B. M. Gonultas et al, 2023).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The statements included detailed data to understand the nature of the offence and the situations of victims and offenders before, during, and after the abuse. These statements were also used for treatment and rehabilitation (B. M. Gonultas et al, 2023).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Factor 2: Methods Undertaken by Perpetrators to Make Children a Suitable Target: Vulnerabilities Devised by Perpetrators (VP). The strategies and methods adopted, before the act of abuse, involve getting physically close to the child (Gonultas et al, 2023). The situation that determines physical closeness with a child is whether the perpetrator is based inside or outside the household.…”
Section: Sexual Abuse Whirlpool (Saw)mentioning
confidence: 99%
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