The process of victimization: The victims' perspective

Berliner, Lucy; Conte, Jon R.

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“…Research fi ndings consistently indicate that children abused by a close family member are less likely to report their abuse than those abused by a stranger (Arata, 1998;Berliner & Conte, 1990;DiPietro et al, 1997;Mendelsohn, 1994;Sauzier, 1989;Sorenson & Snow, 1991). This fi nding is particularly important as research also suggests that the longer children are abused, the more hesitant they may be to disclose their abuse (Arata, 1998;Mendelsohn, 1994).…”

Section: Victim-perpetrator Relationshipmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The perpetrator is frequently in a position of power and authority over the child and/or charged with providing for the child's care (Berliner & Conte, 1995;Elliott et al, 1995;Sorenson & Snow, 1991). In a study that explored the process of sexual victimization from the perspective of the child victim, the authors noted the child's relation ship with their perpetrator fi lled signifi cant defi cits in the child's life in many cases (Berliner & Conte, 1990). Most of the children described their relationship with the perpetrator as positive.…”

Section: Victim-perpetrator Relationshipmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The methods employed by perpetrators to gain and maintain their victim's compliance and silence have been well documented in the research and clinical literature (Berliner & Conte, 1990;Budin & Johnson, 1989;Christiansen and Blake, 1990;Conte et al, 1987;Elliott et al, 1995;Furniss, 1991;Kaufman, Hilliker, & Daleiden, 1996;Lyon, 1996;Singer, Hussey, & Strom, 1992;Steward et al, 1993). Both victims (Berliner & Conte, 1990) and perpetrators (Conte et al, 1989) have identifi ed a gradual process whereby perpetrators employ successively inappropriate comments and increasingly inappropriate touches and behaviors so insidious that the abuse is often well under way before the child recognizes the situation as sexual or inappropriate.…”

Section: Strategies Used To Gain and Maintain Compliance And Secrecymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Professionals working with perpetrators, families, and victims of child sexual abuse (CSA) have identifi ed numerous internal and external factors that inhibit children from disclosing their abuse (Furniss, 1991;Gomes-Schwartz, Horowitz, & Cardarelli, 1990;Sorenson & Snow, 1991;Summit, 1983). Furthermore, the process by which perpetrators gain and maintain their victim's compliance and silence frequently places the child in the role of a coconspirator acting to conceal their own abuse (Berliner & Conte, 1990;Furniss, 1991;German, Habenicht, & Futcher, 1990;Summit, 1983).…”

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Factors influencing children to self-disclose sexual abuse

Paine

Hansen²

2002

Clinical Psychology Review

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Self-disclosure by victims of child sexual abuse (CSA) is critical to initiate legal and therapeutic intervention. Unfortunately, research indicates that lengthy delays in disclosure and even nondisclosure are common. A comprehensive review of the clinical and research literature on CSA and an overview of related bodies of literature was conducted. Areas addressed include the context of sexual abuse as it relates to disclosure, the context and elements of children's disclosures, motivational factors inhibiting disclosure, and models of the disclosure process. Ancillary and analogue research on secrecy and disclosure are also reviewed. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.

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Section: Victim-perpetrator Relationshipmentioning

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Section: Victim-perpetrator Relationshipmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Strategies Used To Gain and Maintain Compliance And Secrecymentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Factors influencing children to self-disclose sexual abuse

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Hansen²

2002

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“…& Hansen, 2002). Such non-disclosure happens when the child is either (or both) preverbal or too young to understand the nature of the acts (Berliner & Conte, 1990). The child usually develops coping mechanisms.…”

Section: Lack Of Adequate Data About Child Sexual Abusementioning

confidence: 99%

Legislative Models of Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse in India: A Review and Critical Analysis

Mathew¹

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Obfuscating Child Sexual Abuse II: Listening to Survivors

Taylor-Browne

1997

Child Abuse Rev.

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The reality of the extent and experience of child sexual abuse cannot be revealed while children are unable to`stand up and be counted'. Limited alternatives, lack of information and dependence on adults prevent the true scale of the problem being appreciated. Similarly, media and legal treatment of abused children also operate to suppress the truth. The expertise and knowledge of those who have suered abuse need to be acknowledged and utilized in order that child sexual abuse can no longer be obfuscated.

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The process of victimization: The victims' perspective

Cited by 202 publications

References 7 publications

Factors influencing children to self-disclose sexual abuse

Factors influencing children to self-disclose sexual abuse

Legislative Models of Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse in India: A Review and Critical Analysis

Obfuscating Child Sexual Abuse II: Listening to Survivors

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