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Omar, Shaheda Bibi.
A study of child-on-child sexual abuse of children under 12 years.
Degree: 2012, University of Johannesburg
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8185 
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Parents, educators, police officers, social workers, psychologists, the courts and child and youth care workers have raised important concerns about the increase of…
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Parents, educators, police officers, social workers, psychologists, the courts and child and youth care workers have raised important concerns about the increase of child-on-child sexual abuse among children younger than 12 years and their limited understanding of this phenomenon. New policy and legislation places the emphasis on assessment and intervention that takes account of the rights of children in conflict with the law including victims and the need for the diversion of children from the criminal justice system. The aim and objectives of the study are to explore the nature of child-on-child sexual abuse and their social and familial contexts with the view to making recommendations to inform assessment and intervention for children in conflict with the law. A descriptive and exploratory research design was employed. A mixed methods research design consisting of a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection were used. A non-probability, purposive sampling method was used for both the quantitative and qualitative part of the study based on predetermined selection criteria. In the quantitative component of the study, a questionnaire was administered to 50 boys between 6 and 12 years and to their mothers who were referred to The Teddy Bear Clinic for treatment for sexual acting out behaviours. The qualitative study consisted of a detailed analysis of six case files. The information gathered from the document study was over a longer period of time and consisted of more detailed information. O’Brien and Bera’s (1986) classification of young sex offenders guided the social worker’s assessment of the respondents who were in turn classified according to the levels of risk they presented to society. The findings confirm that this phenomenon exists with the youngest perpetrators in this study being six years old (2%). The majority of the respondents (66%) were 12 years of age and were engaged in more severe or intrusive sexualised behaviour such as attempted rape and rape (48%) and less severe behaviour such as touching of genitals (16%). About 60% of the boys were in the senior primary school. Thus this age group which marks the pubescent phase of development should be considered to be a high risk group to child sexual offending.
Subjects/Keywords: Child sexual abuse
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Omar, S. B. (2012). A study of child-on-child sexual abuse of children under 12 years. (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8185
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Omar, Shaheda Bibi. “A study of child-on-child sexual abuse of children under 12 years.” 2012. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8185.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Omar, Shaheda Bibi. “A study of child-on-child sexual abuse of children under 12 years.” 2012. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Omar SB. A study of child-on-child sexual abuse of children under 12 years. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8185.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Omar SB. A study of child-on-child sexual abuse of children under 12 years. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8185
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University of Johannesburg
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Naude, Martin David Jacobus.
Seksuele kindermolestering.
Degree: 2014, University of Johannesburg
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11484
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The sexual molesting of children is a phenomenon that can definitely not be ignored. In April 1989 the Minister of Law and Order intimated…
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The sexual molesting of children is a phenomenon that can definitely not be ignored. In April 1989 the Minister of Law and Order intimated in his opening address at a symposium that this phenomenon should certainly not be allowed to spread like a cancer throughout. society. In reality the' sexual molesting of children has a long history throughout many centuries. Sexual child molesting is currently prominently in the forefront since the exposure of this phenomenon in 1988. The South African Police have established Child Protection units country-wide to establish a support system with regard to combatting this phenomenon. Two aims of this study are, amongst others, specifically to determine the profile of the child molester and to determine the origin, functioning and procedure of the Child Protection unit of the South African Police. This study is primarily of an investigative nature since it is aimed at obtaining insight and gaining understanding. The study can also be defined as self-initiated research due to the researcher's interest in the phe,nomenon of child molesting as such. The most important methods followed to realize this study were that firstly a thorough literature study was conducted. Secondly, a pilot investigation was carried out by means of a structured questionnaire that was completed by members of the Child Protection unit of the South African Police in Johannesburg. Four questionnaires were completed and in such a way deficiencies could be identified and eliminated. This structured questionnaire was sent country-wide for completion by Child Protection units. Thirdly, observation through participation was applied in that the researcher entered the milieu of the Child Protection unit of the South African Police in Johannesburg. Lastly, information was continuously documented and systematized in the study.
Subjects/Keywords: Child sexual abuse; Sexual harassment
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Naude, M. D. J. (2014). Seksuele kindermolestering. (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11484
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Naude, Martin David Jacobus. “Seksuele kindermolestering.” 2014. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11484.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Naude, Martin David Jacobus. “Seksuele kindermolestering.” 2014. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Naude MDJ. Seksuele kindermolestering. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11484.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Naude MDJ. Seksuele kindermolestering. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11484
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University of Zambia
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Mutaka, Maryn.
Risk factors and child sexual abuse among High School pupils in Lusaka District
.
Degree: 2011, University of Zambia
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/932
► The aim of this study was to investigate risk factors and explore child sexual abuse among high school pupils in Lusaka District. Specifically, the study…
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▼ The aim of this study was to investigate risk factors and explore child sexual abuse among high school pupils in Lusaka District. Specifically, the study focused on identifying the forms of sexual abuse; examine the factors that put children at risk for sexual abuse; find out the grooming tactics used by sexual abusers; find out the disclosure rate for child sexual abuse cases; examine the abuser-victim relationships; and make recommendations for child sexual abuse prevention. Participants were secondary school pupils, with ages ranging from 16 to 21 years. Data was collected using self-report questionnaires and Focus Group Discussions. Data analysis was done using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).
The results show an overall prevalence rate of child sexual abuse to be 43.5% (n=87). Of the 87 victims, 41.1% (n=36) were males and 58.6% (n=51) were females. Among the forms of sexual abuse, sexual touch/arousal had the highest frequency (n=54, 62.1%). Most of the subjects (75.6%, n=19) did not disclose their sexual experiences, whereas only 24.4% (n=19) did. Most
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abusers were found to be family members (n=39, 44%).
7 risk factors for sexual abuse were examined: the most powerful one was parental absence (n=63, 73.3%); having punitive parents (n=57, 68.7%); alcohol intake by a parent or other guardian (n=30, 34.5%); poor parent-child relationship (n=20, 23.7%); parental conflict (n=19, 22.4%); presence of a stepparent (n=13, 13.1%); and physical disability (n=4, 7%). In addition, chi-square results show that there is a significant relationship between the expected and observed frequencies obtained on the responses given for the risk factors.
Furthermore, the results obtained from the FGDs show that the most frequently used trick for sexual abuse is the offer of money and /other gifts (n=21, 67.8%). Fifty-six (69%) of the victims lacked knowledge to know that the grooming they experienced would result into sexual abuse.
The report makes suggestions on the roles of children, parents, the school and the general community in child sexual abuse prevention. It also gives recommendations for further study in the area of child sexual abuse, specifically to ascertain the levels of awareness among teachers, as these were identified as key players in the prevention of child sexual abuse. An evaluation of the existing sexual abuse prevention programs in Zambian schools is also recommended.
Subjects/Keywords: Child sexual abuse;
Sexual abuse in Schools
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Mutaka, M. (2011). Risk factors and child sexual abuse among High School pupils in Lusaka District
. (Thesis). University of Zambia. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/932
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mutaka, Maryn. “Risk factors and child sexual abuse among High School pupils in Lusaka District
.” 2011. Thesis, University of Zambia. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/932.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mutaka, Maryn. “Risk factors and child sexual abuse among High School pupils in Lusaka District
.” 2011. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Mutaka M. Risk factors and child sexual abuse among High School pupils in Lusaka District
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zambia; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/932.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mutaka M. Risk factors and child sexual abuse among High School pupils in Lusaka District
. [Thesis]. University of Zambia; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/932
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Victoria
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Mirotchnick, Carolyn.
The Interrelations among Sexual Victimization, Attachment Style, Interpersonal Relationship Satisfaction, and Substance Use in Women.
Degree: Department of Psychology, 2014, University of Victoria
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1828/5438
► This study examined the interrelations among sexual victimization, attachment style, interpersonal relationship satisfaction, and substance use. Sexual victimization (i.e., child sexual abuse and adult sexual…
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▼ This study examined the interrelations among
sexual victimization, attachment style, interpersonal relationship satisfaction, and substance use.
Sexual victimization (i.e.,
child sexual abuse and adult
sexual assault; CSA and ASA) is a major social concern for which further research is needed. While it is difficult to determine which difficulties are direct outcomes of
sexual victimization, both CSA and ASA have been found to be associated with a variety of mental health problems, along with numerous other adverse outcomes across the lifespan (e.g., depression, risk of suicide, attachment insecurity, interpersonal relationship problems, substance
abuse). By further exploring these relations and identifying potential mediating variables, specific therapy techniques may be tailored in order to address these variables in treatment. Factors such as attachment and interpersonal relationships are particularly important to consider when examining
sexual victimization, due to the intimate nature of this type of victimization. It was expected that
sexual victimization in women (controlling for other forms of childhood maltreatment) would predict insecure adult attachment, greater levels of harmful substance use (i.e., drug and alcohol
abuse), and lower reported relationship satisfaction. Results indicated that women who experienced more severe CSA and anxious attachment engaged in greater levels of drug
abuse (i.e., anxious attachment moderated the relation between CSA and drug
abuse). In addition, women who experienced more severe ASA and
child psychological
abuse reported greater attachment insecurity (both attachment avoidance and anxiety) in their relationships and engaged in greater levels of substance
abuse (i.e., both drug and alcohol
abuse). Furthermore, women with greater levels of anxious attachment reported lower levels of relationship satisfaction. These findings suggest that clinicians working with women survivors of
sexual victimization should be aware of potential attachment-related difficulties, as well as an increased risk of developing substance use problems that may be stemming from victimization experiences.
Advisors/Committee Members: Runtz, Marsha (supervisor).
Subjects/Keywords: child sexual abuse; sexual assault; substance abuse
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Mirotchnick, C. (2014). The Interrelations among Sexual Victimization, Attachment Style, Interpersonal Relationship Satisfaction, and Substance Use in Women. (Masters Thesis). University of Victoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1828/5438
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mirotchnick, Carolyn. “The Interrelations among Sexual Victimization, Attachment Style, Interpersonal Relationship Satisfaction, and Substance Use in Women.” 2014. Masters Thesis, University of Victoria. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1828/5438.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mirotchnick, Carolyn. “The Interrelations among Sexual Victimization, Attachment Style, Interpersonal Relationship Satisfaction, and Substance Use in Women.” 2014. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Mirotchnick C. The Interrelations among Sexual Victimization, Attachment Style, Interpersonal Relationship Satisfaction, and Substance Use in Women. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Victoria; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1828/5438.
Council of Science Editors:
Mirotchnick C. The Interrelations among Sexual Victimization, Attachment Style, Interpersonal Relationship Satisfaction, and Substance Use in Women. [Masters Thesis]. University of Victoria; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1828/5438
University of Zambia
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Mwenda-Jalasi, Monica.
Enhancing child protection in Zambia : evaluating communication strategies employed by the Police Victim Support Unit (VSU) to disseminate information about child sexual abuse
.
Degree: 2012, University of Zambia
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1245
► This paper provides an account of the experiences and observations that were made by the researcher during the attachment with the Zambia Police Victim Support…
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▼ This paper provides an account of the experiences and observations that were made by the researcher during the attachment with the Zambia Police Victim Support Unit (VSU)
at Lusaka Central Police Station. The aim of the attachment was to gain experience and
insight in the communication strategies used to disseminate information on Child Sexual
Abuse (CSA), specifically targeting the residents of the high-density area of Kalingalinga in Lusaka. Child Sexual Abuse is a problem that has both psychological and physical consequences for the victim. In the past it was a problem that was solved in the family circles but with education and promotion of children's rights, it is a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment of a minimal of 15 years.The report analyses the conmiunication strategies and how the VSU employs them. It also discusses the extent of the public use and knowledge of the unit and their knowledge on CSA. The report further discusses the relevant theories, comparing and contrasting
them with the strategies used by the VSU.
The report is expected to enlighten personnel at the VSU on the effectiveness of their strategies and also their weaknesses so that they can design effective messages for educating the community on CSA.
Subjects/Keywords: child abuse;
Child sexual abuse – Zambia
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Mwenda-Jalasi, M. (2012). Enhancing child protection in Zambia : evaluating communication strategies employed by the Police Victim Support Unit (VSU) to disseminate information about child sexual abuse
. (Thesis). University of Zambia. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1245
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mwenda-Jalasi, Monica. “Enhancing child protection in Zambia : evaluating communication strategies employed by the Police Victim Support Unit (VSU) to disseminate information about child sexual abuse
.” 2012. Thesis, University of Zambia. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1245.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mwenda-Jalasi, Monica. “Enhancing child protection in Zambia : evaluating communication strategies employed by the Police Victim Support Unit (VSU) to disseminate information about child sexual abuse
.” 2012. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Mwenda-Jalasi M. Enhancing child protection in Zambia : evaluating communication strategies employed by the Police Victim Support Unit (VSU) to disseminate information about child sexual abuse
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zambia; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1245.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mwenda-Jalasi M. Enhancing child protection in Zambia : evaluating communication strategies employed by the Police Victim Support Unit (VSU) to disseminate information about child sexual abuse
. [Thesis]. University of Zambia; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1245
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Zimba, Wilson.
Psychological impact of child sexual abuse on primary caregivers in Lusaka, Zambia.
Degree: 2013, University of Zimbabwe
URL: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/3087
► Many previous researchers on child sexual abuse (CSA) found that support and protec-tion from the caregiver provide the child an effective platform for quick recovery…
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▼ Many previous researchers on child sexual abuse (CSA) found that support and protec-tion from the caregiver provide the child an effective platform for quick recovery and improvement in mental health and social functioning (Lovett, 2004). Nonetheless, not all caregivers are supportive of survivors; recent research findings, instead, show that incidents of CSA have debilitating psychological impact on survivors’ caregivers which impair their parental functioning (Bolan & Lamb, 2004; Manion et al, 1996). There is a suggestion that, to improve their own mental health and enhance their parental func-tioning, such caregivers be exposed to psychological care. Such a justification need to be informed by empirical evidence. This study explored whether a systematic link exists between an incident of CSA and psychological changes in caregivers, thereby justifying their psychological care.Participants in the study were 34 caregivers of CSA survivors who brought their cases to Victim Support Unit (VSU), Young Women’s Christians Association (YWCA) and/or Uni-versity Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and a semi-structured interview schedule formed the key instruments of data collection. Nonpar-ametric Kruskal-Wallis Test, Mann-Whitney U Test and Chi-Square Test for Independ-ence were applied to measure various relationships in the data as explained below. Thematic analyses were conducted on caregivers’ narratives which formed the core qualitative data. Overall PSS scores indicated that an incident of CSA results in a debilitating psychologi-cal impact on caregivers of the survivors. Further, a Mann-Whitney U test gave a statis-tically significant difference in the levels of perceived stress experienced by maternal caregivers (Mean rank = 19.38, n = 29) and paternal ones (Mean rank = 6.60, n = 5): z = 2.66, p .01). Maternal caregivers reported greater overall distress than paternal ones. The Kruskal_Wallis Test showed no significant relationship between PSS scores and survivors’ demographic variables measured in the Study.Thematic analyses of narratives showed that some caregivers were supportive and pro-tective of their children; others were angry with them. The difference appeared to be explained by a number of socio-demographic and abuse related factors: age, schooling, type of abuse, number of incidents of CSA and injuries sustained. A Chi-Square Test showed a significant link between these factors and caregivers’ level of support for their children (See Table 10). Perceived powerlessness of the survivor in the abuse pro-cess represented by young age, once-off sexual intercourse, perpetrator’s use of force and injuries was linked to high levels of caregiver’s support. Caregivers’ hostility toward the survivor was linked to child’s old age, school enrollment, elopement, absence of use of force, high number of episodes of CSA and lack of injuries.It was found that caregivers’ level of support for their children also affected what care-givers considered to be appropriate intervention for them:…
Subjects/Keywords: Child Sexual Abuse-Zambia; Psychological Child Abuse
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Zimba, W. (2013). Psychological impact of child sexual abuse on primary caregivers in Lusaka, Zambia. (Thesis). University of Zimbabwe. Retrieved from http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/3087
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Zimba, Wilson. “Psychological impact of child sexual abuse on primary caregivers in Lusaka, Zambia.” 2013. Thesis, University of Zimbabwe. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/3087.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Zimba, Wilson. “Psychological impact of child sexual abuse on primary caregivers in Lusaka, Zambia.” 2013. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Zimba W. Psychological impact of child sexual abuse on primary caregivers in Lusaka, Zambia. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/3087.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Zimba W. Psychological impact of child sexual abuse on primary caregivers in Lusaka, Zambia. [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2013. Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/3087
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Kamuwanga, Chaze.
Perceptions about child sexual abuse in relation to virgin cure among convicted prisoners in Lusaka.
Degree: 2012, University of Zimbabwe
URL: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/1429
► Sexual abuse of children of all ages, including infants, happen everyday all over the world (Faulkner, 2006). Despite stiff measures taken by Zambian government to…
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▼ Sexual abuse of children of all ages, including infants, happen everyday all over the world (Faulkner, 2006). Despite stiff measures taken by Zambian government to reduce sexual abuse cases, incidences of defilement are not reducing but are higher than rape cases (UTH, 2006). The literature reviewed showed that child sexual abuse is a national, regional and indeed global problem especially in view of the HIV/AIDS pandemic which has made the situation complicated. This was the reason why this study on perpetrators was important since much is known fi-om the abused but the abusers have rarely been studied.The purpose of the study was to explore convicted prisoners' perceptions about child sexual abuse in relation to virgin cure. It was hoped that the findings of this study would provide policy makers and programme administrators with a better understanding of why child sexual abuse is on the increase. The information from this study could be used to develop educational strategies and modify existing messages so that child sexual abuse could be reduced.This was a qualitative study that was carried out among the inmates in Lusaka Central Prison. Eighty nine males aged between 17 and 80 consented and participated in the study. Data were collected using a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) guide and the discussions were tape recorded. A total of twelve Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were conducted with the inmates. Each group comprised 6-12 respondents with similar characteristics. An in-depth interview was held with the only female sexual abuser convict at the time of the study. Prior to the main study a pilot study was conducted in the Lusaka Central Prison.The data were collected from 21th to 24th January 2007. Data were analyzed by performing content analysis. Content analysis involved an analysis of the content narrative data to identify prominent themes and patterns among the themes. The analysis of data was done as an ongoing process, integrated with data collection and coding. The audio-taped FGDs were fully transcribed and translated into English and compared with the field notes. Open coding was done line by line and paragraph by paragraph. Similar responses were grouped together into categories and regrouped into subcategories. Data were constantly compared through out the process of coding.The findings revealed that children who were vulnerable to sexual abuse were orphans and street children who lacked basic needs including food and shelter. The age group that was identified to have more health problems was five years and below. The health problems included tearing of the private part, STIs and HIV/AIDS, and mental health problems. The study showed that the main factor that made the children vulnerable to sexual abuse was poverty.According to the findings of this study child sexual abuse had some benefits for the sexual abuser like sexual relief and "virgin cure" therefore, any man could be a sexual abuser. The study findings revealed that sexual abuse of girls aged ten and below was ritual sex for "virgin cure".…
Subjects/Keywords: Child abuse; Child sexual abuse; Sex crimes; Sexual abuse victims
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Kamuwanga, C. (2012). Perceptions about child sexual abuse in relation to virgin cure among convicted prisoners in Lusaka. (Thesis). University of Zimbabwe. Retrieved from http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/1429
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kamuwanga, Chaze. “Perceptions about child sexual abuse in relation to virgin cure among convicted prisoners in Lusaka.” 2012. Thesis, University of Zimbabwe. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/1429.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kamuwanga, Chaze. “Perceptions about child sexual abuse in relation to virgin cure among convicted prisoners in Lusaka.” 2012. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Kamuwanga C. Perceptions about child sexual abuse in relation to virgin cure among convicted prisoners in Lusaka. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/1429.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Kamuwanga C. Perceptions about child sexual abuse in relation to virgin cure among convicted prisoners in Lusaka. [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2012. Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/1429
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Rodriguez, Ana M.
The Relationship Between Childhood Sexual Abuse and Subsequent Parenting.
Degree: 2009, Nova Southeastern University
URL: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_stuetd/62
► Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is associated with various immediate and long-term effects, including interpersonal maladjustment. Research has demonstrated a relationship between CSA and subsequent parenting…
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▼ Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is associated with various immediate and long-term effects, including interpersonal maladjustment. Research has demonstrated a relationship between CSA and subsequent parenting outcomes, such as feeling less confident in the parenting role or being more likely to use harsh discipline practices. The current study examined the relationship between CSA and subsequent parenting skills, specifically perceived parenting competence and parenting practices. This study also examined the potential internalizing, externalizing, and overall problems in children of mothers sexually abused in childhood. Taking into consideration the failure in the literature to account for the role of other variables in determining parenting difficulties, this study examined the mediational role of childhood physical abuse and maternal depression on the parenting outcomes of mothers. The findings of this study indicated that sexually abused mothers did not significantly differ from nonabused mothers in how effective they felt as mothers. Contrary to the hypotheses, the results did not suggest that CSA mothers were more lax or over reactive than their nonabused counterparts. However, the findings revealed that compared to nonabused mothers, sexually abused mothers were more likely to employ hostile parenting practices. In addition, the results of the current study revealed that CSA mothers who reported being more lax in their parenting were more likely to have children who exhibited more externalizing and internalizing behavior problems as compared to the control group. In contrast, there were no significant correlations found between the parenting practices of nonabused mothers and their children's behaviors. The results provided support for maternal depression as a mediator in the relationship between CSA and parenting practices, specifically over reactivity and hostility. Maternal depression did not mediate the relationship between CSA and maternal self-efficacy, or between CSA and laxness. This study found support for the role of childhood physical abuse (CPA) as a mediator in the link from CSA to hostile parenting. However, the findings did not suggest that CPA mediated the relationship between CSA and the other parenting outcomes under study. Possible interpretations of the results are presented. Clinical implications and directions for future research are also discussed.
Subjects/Keywords: child sexual abuse; parenting; Psychology
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Rodriguez, A. M. (2009). The Relationship Between Childhood Sexual Abuse and Subsequent Parenting. (Thesis). Nova Southeastern University. Retrieved from http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_stuetd/62
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Rodriguez, Ana M. “The Relationship Between Childhood Sexual Abuse and Subsequent Parenting.” 2009. Thesis, Nova Southeastern University. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_stuetd/62.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Rodriguez, Ana M. “The Relationship Between Childhood Sexual Abuse and Subsequent Parenting.” 2009. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Rodriguez AM. The Relationship Between Childhood Sexual Abuse and Subsequent Parenting. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nova Southeastern University; 2009. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_stuetd/62.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Rodriguez AM. The Relationship Between Childhood Sexual Abuse and Subsequent Parenting. [Thesis]. Nova Southeastern University; 2009. Available from: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_stuetd/62
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Zambia
9.
Malambo, Margaret Mpemba.
Factors influencing self-disclosure of abuse among boys and girls: a study of victims associated with Young Women Christian Association
.
Degree: 2017, University of Zambia
URL: http://dspace.unza.zm:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5201
► The prevalence of child sexual abuse continues to be a major public health problem worldwide. Recent international studies shows that between 8 – 31% of…
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▼ The prevalence of child sexual abuse continues to be a major public health problem worldwide. Recent international studies shows that between 8 – 31% of girls and 3-17% of boys experience childhood sexual abuse. While most of the research has concentrated on determining the magnitude of child sexual abuse in Zambia, very few studies have been done on factors that influence self-disclosure of abuse among young people. The aim of this study was to assess factors which influence self-disclosure of abuse among boys and girls in Lusaka. The objectives of the study were: to explore the nature and experiences of abuse suffered by boys and girls; to identify factors which influence self-disclosure of abuse among boys and girls and to assess the strategies used by boys and girls to cope with abuse.
These objectives were met by a descriptive study design with both quantitative and qualitative approach. The target population was 150 which consisted of victims of sexual abuse associated with YWCA. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling was used to select the sample of participants aged between 8-18 years from this population. Questionnaires (60) were administered through personal interviews which consisted of mainly closed-ended questions. In-depth interviews (13) were conducted to answer open-ended questions. The quantitative data was analysed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) and qualitative were grouped in trends and analysed thematically.
The results revealed that majority of the participants did not disclose sexual abuse to anyone and that most of them had experienced various forms of sexual abuse with the highest prevalence being vaginal sex. Lack of discussion of sexual issues between children and parents/guardians and the good relationship which the victim enjoyed with perpetrator before abuse were among the factors that influenced self-disclosure of abuse. Results on coping strategies showed positive attitude in using social withdrawal coping strategies and negative attitude in using social support coping strategies. The study concluded that the rate of self-disclosure is low and there are numerous factors that influence it.
It is recommended that parents discuss sexual issues with their children. The Government should also release the list of sexual offenders to the public so that community members are aware of sexual offenders living within their community
Subjects/Keywords: Child sexual abuse – Zambia
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Malambo, M. M. (2017). Factors influencing self-disclosure of abuse among boys and girls: a study of victims associated with Young Women Christian Association
. (Thesis). University of Zambia. Retrieved from http://dspace.unza.zm:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5201
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Malambo, Margaret Mpemba. “Factors influencing self-disclosure of abuse among boys and girls: a study of victims associated with Young Women Christian Association
.” 2017. Thesis, University of Zambia. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://dspace.unza.zm:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5201.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Malambo, Margaret Mpemba. “Factors influencing self-disclosure of abuse among boys and girls: a study of victims associated with Young Women Christian Association
.” 2017. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Malambo MM. Factors influencing self-disclosure of abuse among boys and girls: a study of victims associated with Young Women Christian Association
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zambia; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5201.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Malambo MM. Factors influencing self-disclosure of abuse among boys and girls: a study of victims associated with Young Women Christian Association
. [Thesis]. University of Zambia; 2017. Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5201
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
10.
Motion, Milambo.
Communications strategies used to address the problem of Child defilement: A case study of the operations of the Department of Child development in Chisanga Village of Kasama District.
Degree: 2015, University of Zimbabwe
URL: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/3695
► The study investigated the communication strategies used to address the problem of child defilement: A case study of the operations of the Department of Child…
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▼ The study investigated the communication strategies used to address the problem of child defilement: A case study of the operations of the Department of Child Development in Chisanga village of Kasama District. Despite harsh penalties or sentences imposed upon all convicted child defilers which range from a minimum of 14 years to the maximum of life sentence, more children continue to be defiled. This implies that the environment in which children are growing up is no longer safe. The other source of concern is that so many sensitisation campaigns against child defilement have been conducted. However, it appears that these are not yielding positive results as evidenced by the marked increase in the number of reported defilement cases since 2000. This could be attributed to ineffective communication strategies that are in place to sensitise the general public against this vice. It may also imply that the messages being disseminated are not effective enough and that they could be targeted at wrong persons.
The general objective of the research was to assess the communication strategies used by the Department of Child Development to address the problem of child defilement in Chisanga village. The specific objectives were to examine the communication strategies the department used to disseminate messages to the public; to determine what messages on child defilement the department communicated to Chisanga village; to assess whether the residents of Chisanga village knew that child defilement was a crime; to establish reasons why people in Chisanga village defiled children; to find out how residents of Chisanga village perceived child defilers and to find out which media forms Chisanga residents had access to for information acquisition.
The research design used in this study was a case study. Purposive sampling and Convenience sampling were used to collect data from Ministry of Gender and Child Development staff, stakeholders and respondents respectively. Both primary and secondary data was collected. Primary data was collected using participant observation, questionnaires, research interview guides administered to key informants. Secondary data was collected from previous research, text books, internet and field reports. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS). The major findings of the study were that the Department of Child Development had very poor communication strategies marked by heavy usage of a local community radio station which was apparently not accessible by everyone. The messages disseminated were also rare and inadequate to foster attitude change. It is hoped that through this study the department would begin to craft better communication strategies that would bring about positive behavioural change.
Subjects/Keywords: Child Sexual Abuse-Zambia
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Motion, M. (2015). Communications strategies used to address the problem of Child defilement: A case study of the operations of the Department of Child development in Chisanga Village of Kasama District. (Thesis). University of Zimbabwe. Retrieved from http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/3695
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Motion, Milambo. “Communications strategies used to address the problem of Child defilement: A case study of the operations of the Department of Child development in Chisanga Village of Kasama District.” 2015. Thesis, University of Zimbabwe. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/3695.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Motion, Milambo. “Communications strategies used to address the problem of Child defilement: A case study of the operations of the Department of Child development in Chisanga Village of Kasama District.” 2015. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Motion M. Communications strategies used to address the problem of Child defilement: A case study of the operations of the Department of Child development in Chisanga Village of Kasama District. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/3695.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Motion M. Communications strategies used to address the problem of Child defilement: A case study of the operations of the Department of Child development in Chisanga Village of Kasama District. [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2015. Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/3695
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of the Western Cape
11.
Adams, Cecille Arlene.
An exploratory, phenomenological study of the maternal-intergenerational transference of sexual abuse
.
Degree: 2015, University of the Western Cape
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5242
► Childhood sexual abuse transcends boundaries of social class, race, age and gender. Research suggests that its effects are so profoundly debilitating that even in adulthood,…
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▼ Childhood
sexual abuse transcends boundaries of social class, race, age and gender. Research suggests that its effects are so profoundly debilitating that even in adulthood, victims struggle with a range of emotional, psychological and behavioural challenges. Nationally, South Africa has experienced a high prevalence of childhood
sexual abuse, with a noticeable reporting of
sexual abuse amongst children whose mothers survived childhood
sexual abuse. The current study was aimed at exploring and describing the experiences of maternal survivors of childhood
sexual abuse (CSA) whose children also disclosed childhood
sexual abuse. It furthermore explored the maternal intergenerational transference of
sexual abuse and its influence on parenting, as well as exploring how the experience of childhood
sexual abuse influences maternal parental practice and confirms or negates whether
sexual abuse is generational. A qualitative research design was used to explore the experiences and perceptions of seven mothers who experienced
sexual abuse as children, whose children also disclosed
sexual abuse. The sample was purposefully drawn and the interviews were conducted at the premises of two counselling organisations, where they (mothers/children) were receiving counselling. The researcher made use of in-depth interviewing with maternal survivors of childhood
sexual abuse whose children also disclosed childhood
sexual abuse. The data was collected using an interview schedule with open-ended questions, which facilitated the interview process. Interviews that were conducted with the maternal survivors of childhood
sexual abuse were recorded and transcribed verbatim. The data from the study was analysed using thematic analysis, with all data managed manually. Ethical considerations were deliberated to participants who provided signed, informed consent for participation in the study. The findings were revealed in four themes. Theme one describes the experience of loss as a result of the CSA, which included loss of childhood, loss of relationships with family and friends, and loss of parental attachment. Theme two describes the interpersonal and psychological challenges resulting from CSA. A range of psychological and interpersonal sequelae resulting from the CSA experience poses many challenges for the maternal survivor of CSA. These include post-traumatic stress, cognitive distortions, emotional distress, avoidance, and interpersonal difficulties. Theme three describes the barriers affecting the maternal survivor's sense of Self, which includes negative body image and negative self-image. Maternal survivors of CSA struggle with issues pertaining to negative body image, which is as a result of the CSA experience. Issues pertaining to negative self-image were also captured. Theme four describes the parental practice of the maternal survivor and coping capacity, which includes challenges affecting the parental role, the maternal survivor's reaction to her children’s disclosure, as well as the coping strategies adopted to cope and move on.…
Advisors/Committee Members: Soeker, Mogammad Shaheed (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Child abuse;
Childhood sexual abuse;
Parenting;
Experience
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Adams, C. A. (2015). An exploratory, phenomenological study of the maternal-intergenerational transference of sexual abuse
. (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5242
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Adams, Cecille Arlene. “An exploratory, phenomenological study of the maternal-intergenerational transference of sexual abuse
.” 2015. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5242.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Adams, Cecille Arlene. “An exploratory, phenomenological study of the maternal-intergenerational transference of sexual abuse
.” 2015. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Adams CA. An exploratory, phenomenological study of the maternal-intergenerational transference of sexual abuse
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5242.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Adams CA. An exploratory, phenomenological study of the maternal-intergenerational transference of sexual abuse
. [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5242
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Victoria
12.
Marrion, Leslie Virginia.
Art therapists' approaches to the treatment of body image distortion and guilt in sexually-abused girls ages 4, 8, and 13.
Degree: Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 2018, University of Victoria
URL: https://dspace.library.uvic.ca//handle/1828/9466
► (Finkelhor, 1986; Haugaard & Dickon Reppucci, 1988) have concluded that there is insufficient information on how to treat child sexual abuse (CSA). The reported incidence…
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▼ (Finkelhor, 1986; Haugaard & Dickon Reppucci, 1988) have
concluded that there is insufficient information on how to
treat
child sexual abuse (CSA). The reported incidence of
CSA has substantially increased, hence, the need for
treatment approaches has escalated. The purpose of this
study was to provide clinicians who treat CSA with a
descriptive account of the methods currently used by art
therapists to treat sexually-abused children of differing
ages who present with different issues.
One hundred and forty-six certified and/or diplomaed art
therapists, aged 26 to 66, who had training and experience in
CSA treatment were solicited through the national art therapy
associations in Canada and the United States. They responded
to case-simulation surveys which consisted of a case history,
photograph, and self-portrait of a hypothetical sexually abused
girl aged 4, 8, or 13 who presented with either the
issue of body image distortion or guilt. Open-ended or
multiple choice research questions on the art therapist's
treatment approach, choice of media, directives, use of time,
use of therapeutic interactions, use of debriefing process,
opinions on the function of art in the session, and method of
evaluation were utilized to obtain a qualitative description
of the art therapy approach to working with a
child of a
certain age presenting with a particular issue.
A content analysis of the qualitative data resulted in
the identification of thematic categories which described the
goals, directives, debriefing process, and the function of
art in the session. The responses to the questions on time
use and media were analyzed similarly. The frequency of
responses for the multiple choice answers and the thematic
categories were calculated and then compared across the age
and issue variables, in the form of percentages. A
comprehensive clinical description of the art therapists'
approaches to CSA treatment was obtained for the whole
sample, and across age, and issue. The subjects' responses
were paraphrased to illustrate these differences for each
question.
The main findings were: (a) art therapists addressed the
main issues of CSA, as described by traditional verbal
therapists (Sgroi, 1982), and employed both directive and
nondirective styles in their approaches; (b) art therapists
were sensitive to the developmental level of the
child
depicted in the case simulation and adapted their approach
to meet the
child's needs (i.e., the sessions with younger
children were characterized by different media choices,
and directives, the therapists spent more time being
supportive and nurturing, provided physical contact, snacks,
used art-as-therapy, spent less time discussing and more
time playing and doing, allowing the
child to work out her
issues through using her body and the media whereas with the
adolescents, art was used as psychotherapy and catharsis more
frequently and discussion and debriefing were utilized to
help change her thinking about the
abuse experience), (c)
art therapists…
Advisors/Committee Members: Harvey, Brian (supervisor), Ollila, Lloyd (supervisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Child sexual abuse, treatment; Child sexual abuse, psychological aspects
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Marrion, L. V. (2018). Art therapists' approaches to the treatment of body image distortion and guilt in sexually-abused girls ages 4, 8, and 13. (Thesis). University of Victoria. Retrieved from https://dspace.library.uvic.ca//handle/1828/9466
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Marrion, Leslie Virginia. “Art therapists' approaches to the treatment of body image distortion and guilt in sexually-abused girls ages 4, 8, and 13.” 2018. Thesis, University of Victoria. Accessed January 25, 2021.
https://dspace.library.uvic.ca//handle/1828/9466.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Marrion, Leslie Virginia. “Art therapists' approaches to the treatment of body image distortion and guilt in sexually-abused girls ages 4, 8, and 13.” 2018. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Marrion LV. Art therapists' approaches to the treatment of body image distortion and guilt in sexually-abused girls ages 4, 8, and 13. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Victoria; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: https://dspace.library.uvic.ca//handle/1828/9466.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Marrion LV. Art therapists' approaches to the treatment of body image distortion and guilt in sexually-abused girls ages 4, 8, and 13. [Thesis]. University of Victoria; 2018. Available from: https://dspace.library.uvic.ca//handle/1828/9466
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Stellenbosch University
13.
Wicomb, Lynne.
Child abuse : patterns of physical and sexual child abuse presenting at Karl Bremer Hospital and the knowledge and perceptions of the Ravensmead Community on child abuse.
Degree: MMed, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, 2015, Stellenbosch University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97239
► Background Child abuse is a serious and devastating problem rooted within our communities. According to the South African Police Services (SAPS) crime statistics of 2006…
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▼ Background
Child abuse is a serious and devastating problem rooted within our communities. According to the South African Police Services (SAPS) crime statistics of 2006 & 2007, the four most common crimes committed (and attempted) against children were rape, common assault, and assault with attempt to do grievous bodily harm. Because this problem has it's roots within our homes and communities it must be unpacked from a community level.
Aim and objectives:
This study aims to describe the patterns of
child abuse in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town and to gain insight into the knowledge and perceptions of the Ravensmead Community regarding
child physical and
sexual abuse.
Methods
This was done by exploring the knowledge and perceptions of the Ravensmead community on various aspects of
child physical and
sexual abuse including perceptions of victim and perpetrator profiles, responses to victims of
child physical and
sexual abuse, their knowledge of and access to avenues of help. The study also describes the patterns of
child abuse in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town as documented in the case record reviews of children presenting to the Karl Bremer Hospital at the Rape crises Centre.
In order to explore the knowledge of the Ravensmead community of
child physical and
sexual abuse, the researcher designed a structured questionnaire and conducted a door-to-door survey. A total of 279 respondents were obtained. Specific areas of enquiry included knowledge of definitions, perceptions of perpetrators, perceptions of predisposing circumstances and perception of avenues for help and where education programs should be aimed.
Patterns of
Child physical and
sexual abuse presenting at the Rape Crises Centre at Karl Bremer Hospital was determined by conducting a case record review. Information regarding victim and perpetrator profiles, injuries sustained and home circumstance as documented in these case records was described. An in-depth interview conducted at the Rape Crises centre with parents of
child victims of physical and
sexual abuse provided qualitative information relating to patterns and perceptions of
child physical and
sexual abuse. Data from these three methods was then triangulated.
Study design
The researcher has chosen to do a descriptive study using methodological triangulation. The aim of the research is to describe the patterns of
child abuse (physical and
sexual) and to gain further insight into the perceptions and knowledge of the Ravensmead Community regarding
child sexual and physical
abuse. This was undertaken using a descriptive study design. A combination of qualitative and quantitative methods was used to enhance the overall validity of the results.
Setting
Ravensmead is an impoverished community in the Northern Suburbs of the Western Cape. The high rate of crimes committed against children in this community is a reflection of the situation in the rest of the country. The Karl Bremer hospital Rape Crisis Center is the centre to which all cases of
child sexual abuse and
child physical…
Advisors/Committee Members: Pather, Michael, University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Health Sciences. Dept. of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences..
Subjects/Keywords: Child abuse; Child sexual abuse; Abuse of children – Pattern perception
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Wicomb, L. (2015). Child abuse : patterns of physical and sexual child abuse presenting at Karl Bremer Hospital and the knowledge and perceptions of the Ravensmead Community on child abuse. (Thesis). Stellenbosch University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97239
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Wicomb, Lynne. “Child abuse : patterns of physical and sexual child abuse presenting at Karl Bremer Hospital and the knowledge and perceptions of the Ravensmead Community on child abuse.” 2015. Thesis, Stellenbosch University. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97239.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Wicomb, Lynne. “Child abuse : patterns of physical and sexual child abuse presenting at Karl Bremer Hospital and the knowledge and perceptions of the Ravensmead Community on child abuse.” 2015. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Wicomb L. Child abuse : patterns of physical and sexual child abuse presenting at Karl Bremer Hospital and the knowledge and perceptions of the Ravensmead Community on child abuse. [Internet] [Thesis]. Stellenbosch University; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97239.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Wicomb L. Child abuse : patterns of physical and sexual child abuse presenting at Karl Bremer Hospital and the knowledge and perceptions of the Ravensmead Community on child abuse. [Thesis]. Stellenbosch University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97239
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14.
Greenlee, Leanza.
Mock jurors' perceptions of "I don't know" answers in child testimony.
Degree: 2020, University of Tennessee – Chattanooga
URL: https://scholar.utc.edu/theses/671
► Attorneys questioning child witnesses often ask complex questions that negatively impact children’s accuracy and consistency. Research has shown that instructing children to answer confusing questions…
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▼ Attorneys questioning
child witnesses often ask complex questions that negatively impact children’s accuracy and consistency. Research has shown that instructing children to answer confusing questions with “I don’t know” can improve their accuracy, but little research has examined the impact of using this strategy on jurors’ perceptions of
child witness credibility. The present study assessed 702 mock jurors’ perceptions of a 4- or 10-year-old
child witness in a fabricated
sexual assault trial transcript. Number of “don’t know” responses were manipulated, and half the jurors were told about the “I don’t know” instruction. Results demonstrated that greater numbers of “I don’t know” answers during questioning negatively impacted mock jurors’ perceptions of children’s honesty and cognitive ability, but making jurors aware of the “I don’t know” instruction mitigated some of these negative effects. Findings from this study can be used to further inform legal and forensic strategies to protect
child witnesses.
Advisors/Committee Members: Warren, Amye, Ferrier, David E., Ozbek, Irene Nichols, 1947-, College of Arts and Sciences.
Subjects/Keywords: Child sexual abuse; Child witnesses; Cross-examination
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Greenlee, L. (2020). Mock jurors' perceptions of "I don't know" answers in child testimony. (Masters Thesis). University of Tennessee – Chattanooga. Retrieved from https://scholar.utc.edu/theses/671
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Greenlee, Leanza. “Mock jurors' perceptions of "I don't know" answers in child testimony.” 2020. Masters Thesis, University of Tennessee – Chattanooga. Accessed January 25, 2021.
https://scholar.utc.edu/theses/671.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Greenlee, Leanza. “Mock jurors' perceptions of "I don't know" answers in child testimony.” 2020. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Greenlee L. Mock jurors' perceptions of "I don't know" answers in child testimony. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Tennessee – Chattanooga; 2020. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: https://scholar.utc.edu/theses/671.
Council of Science Editors:
Greenlee L. Mock jurors' perceptions of "I don't know" answers in child testimony. [Masters Thesis]. University of Tennessee – Chattanooga; 2020. Available from: https://scholar.utc.edu/theses/671
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Henley, Anna.
Credibility of first versus second child sexual abuse allegations.
Degree: 2012, University of Tennessee – Chattanooga
URL: https://scholar.utc.edu/theses/28
► A child witness’s credibility has been defined along two dimensions, honesty and cognitive competence (Ross, Jurden, Lindsay, & Keeney, 2003). In cases where cognitive competence…
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child witness’s credibility has been defined along two dimensions, honesty and cognitive competence (Ross, Jurden, Lindsay, & Keeney, 2003). In cases where cognitive competence (e.g., memory strength) is more salient to an allegation, then older children are typically viewed as more believable than younger children, whereas in cases where honesty is more salient, then younger children are viewed as more believable than older children.
The present research examined whether these perceptions of the
child witness held true for repeated allegations of
abuse and across types of repeated
abuse reported. Two hundred seventy participants were recruited from undergraduate psychology courses. Participants read a scenario of a
child sexual abuse allegation made by a 5-, 10-, or 15-year-old
child w.
Overall participants rated a
child reporting a single allegation of
abuse and a repeated allegation of a different type of
abuse as significantly more believable and more likely to be accurately telling the truth than a
child reporting a second allegation of the same type of
abuse. Results also indicated that the 5- and 10-year-old children were rated significantly more believable than the 15- year-old
child despite the frequency or type of
abuse reported.
Advisors/Committee Members: Warren, Amye, Ozbeck, Irene Nichols, Weathington, Bart L., College of Arts and Sciences.
Subjects/Keywords: Child sexual abuse – Investigation; Child witnesses
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Henley, A. (2012). Credibility of first versus second child sexual abuse allegations. (Masters Thesis). University of Tennessee – Chattanooga. Retrieved from https://scholar.utc.edu/theses/28
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Henley, Anna. “Credibility of first versus second child sexual abuse allegations.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Tennessee – Chattanooga. Accessed January 25, 2021.
https://scholar.utc.edu/theses/28.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Henley, Anna. “Credibility of first versus second child sexual abuse allegations.” 2012. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Henley A. Credibility of first versus second child sexual abuse allegations. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Tennessee – Chattanooga; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: https://scholar.utc.edu/theses/28.
Council of Science Editors:
Henley A. Credibility of first versus second child sexual abuse allegations. [Masters Thesis]. University of Tennessee – Chattanooga; 2012. Available from: https://scholar.utc.edu/theses/28
University of KwaZulu-Natal
16.
Mphatheni, Mandlenkosi Richard.
Community perceptions of child sexual assault : case study of Ngangelizwe community in Mthatha.
Degree: 2016, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14383
► Numerous studies have been done on child sexual violence/abuse (CSV/A). Sexual victimization of minors remains a constant problem globally. Section 28(1) (d) of the Constitution…
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▼ Numerous studies have been done on
child sexual violence/
abuse (CSV/A).
Sexual victimization of minors remains a constant problem globally. Section 28(1) (d) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996 (South Africa, 1996) provides that every
child has the right to be safeguard from ill-treatment, desertion, exploitation and degradation. November 2014 marked the 25th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of the
Child (CRC). On this occasion, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) called on the
South African government to once again prioritise children’s rights as a key government agenda, to commit to its obligations under the CRC, to uphold the promise made to South Africa’s children by the late Nelson Mandela, and to heed his powerful words: “History will judge us by the differences we make in the everyday lives of children”.
In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 community members of Ngangelizwe Township in Mthatha, Eastern Cape province. The interviews were held in the period August 2016 - September 2016. The aim of the investigation was to determine the social, biological, and psychological effects of
child sexual offences on children and as well as their parents, families, and the community at large. The study explored the authentic views of Township people, as there is limited scholarly literature on
child sexual abuse and particularly on the experiences of Township residents of this atrocious act. Community members shared their views on the effects of
child sexual assault, and there was common agreement that the
sexual abuse of a
child destroys the psychological and physical well-being not only of the
child, but also of the parents. Sexually abused children show signs of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, mental disturbance, and post-traumatic stress disorder. They also lose focus at school and they often isolate themselves from other children. These children lose trust not only in the person who sexually abused them, but in all older people, as it is usually adults who perpetrate this crime. Sexually abused children experience memory loss, always live in fear, and experience anxiety disorders long after the event.
Advisors/Committee Members: Mkhize, Sazelo Michael. (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Sexual abuse.; Child Sexual Assult.; Nganelizwe Community Umthatha.; Child sexual abuse.; Perceptions.
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mphatheni, Mandlenkosi Richard. “Community perceptions of child sexual assault : case study of Ngangelizwe community in Mthatha.” 2016. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14383.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mphatheni, Mandlenkosi Richard. “Community perceptions of child sexual assault : case study of Ngangelizwe community in Mthatha.” 2016. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Mphatheni MR. Community perceptions of child sexual assault : case study of Ngangelizwe community in Mthatha. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14383.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mphatheni MR. Community perceptions of child sexual assault : case study of Ngangelizwe community in Mthatha. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14383
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Waikato
17.
Coveny, Doris.
Living with the Aftermath of Male Child Sexual Abuse
.
Degree: 2017, University of Waikato
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10289/11970
► Child sexual abuse (CSA) in boys has been shown to have long lasting and devastating effects on men's lives. Negative health outcomes such as anxiety,…
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▼ Child sexual abuse (CSA) in boys has been shown to have long lasting and devastating effects on men's lives. Negative health outcomes such as anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, poor social skills, destructive lifestyles, and mistrust towards others are only a few of the reported after-effects. Research of CSA is largely focused on girls and women, leaving a relative shortage on men. This qualitative study attempts to add to the dearth of literature in this field by reporting findings from narrative interviews with men who were sexually abused as children. The aim was to investigate how men reconciled their early experiences of CSA with everyday life and their relationships with others. Seven participants of New Zealand European and one participant of Māori descent participated in a loosely structured conversational interview. The study was guided by narrative theory and social constructionist epistemology using thematic narrative analysis to interpret the data. The findings are discussed within seven overarching themes: Shame, guilt, and lost self-identities illustrates how survivors of CSA can become very isolated due to their internalised feelings of inferiority and self-blame. The participants' inability to share their experiences alienated them from others as much as themselves, which ultimately affected their sense of belonging. CSA instilled feelings of self-loathing and inadequacy as well as it fostered low self-esteem and led to the loss of their self-identity. Anger and hurt - a kind of death/an empty shell highlights the expression of heightened anger resulting from their experiences and isolation. Participants appeared confused, lost and empty without aspirations or hopes for the future. It describes a long process of regaining meaning in life, which some men found in fatherhood despite its challenges. Escaping the pain describes the men's emotional and physical turmoil, which triggered attempts to forget past events. Many participants engaged in violence and substance use, tried to become someone else, or end their life. Damage boils over talks about the participants' memories of their CSA experiences and the associated effects on their daily lives. It demonstrates how CSA can affect men's emotional stability and reactions when situations become too distressing. Mistrust - a place of safety summarises participants' feelings of mistrust towards others and their difficulty to accept forms of authority. It highlights CSA's potential aftermath in regards to interpersonal and romantic relationships as well as over protectiveness towards children. Social norms and barriers to disclosure discusses the difficulties surrounding disclosure of CSA, spanning both childhood and adulthood. Further, it shows how social norms such as hegemonic masculinity can influence outcomes. From missed opportunities to healing describes regrets about perceived undeveloped talents, educational opportunities, or loss of family. The theme shows how coping mechanisms helped to navigate life and describes the benefits…
Advisors/Committee Members: Robertson, Neville (advisor), Barber, Carrie (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Child sexual abuse;
CSA;
male survivors;
child abuse;
sexual abuse as boys;
men's experiences of sexual abuse
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Coveny, D. (2017). Living with the Aftermath of Male Child Sexual Abuse
. (Masters Thesis). University of Waikato. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10289/11970
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Coveny, Doris. “Living with the Aftermath of Male Child Sexual Abuse
.” 2017. Masters Thesis, University of Waikato. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10289/11970.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Coveny, Doris. “Living with the Aftermath of Male Child Sexual Abuse
.” 2017. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Coveny D. Living with the Aftermath of Male Child Sexual Abuse
. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Waikato; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10289/11970.
Council of Science Editors:
Coveny D. Living with the Aftermath of Male Child Sexual Abuse
. [Masters Thesis]. University of Waikato; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10289/11970
18.
Mooto, Namwaka.
A study to find out the perception of factors that have led to the occurrence of child sexual abuse in Lusaka Urban District.
Degree: 2013, University of Zimbabwe
URL: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/2045
► Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is a growing public health issue of international concern that requires immediate attention. A total of 45.3% of Zambia's population are…
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▼ Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is a growing public health issue of international concern that requires immediate attention. A total of 45.3% of Zambia's population are children. This study was looking at the perception of factors that have led to the occurrence of Child Sexual Abuse in Lusaka Urban district. The study estimated the burden of Child Sexual Abuse occurring and illustrated the findings according to age range, sex and the number of prosecuted cases.
This was a cross-sectional study that utilized both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis to assess the extent of Child Sexual Abuse cases in Lusaka Urban district and the perception of factors that have led to the occurrence of Child Sexual Abuse. The study population comprised of programme officers from organisations that are working in the area of Child Sexual Abuse and residents of Chilenje community. The data was collected by means of a Focussed Group discussion guide and an Interview schedule. A total of six (6) FGDs were conducted with seven (7) participants in each group. In addition ten (10) KI interviews were conducted with participants from various organisations working on CSA programmes.
Results
A total of 1079 Child Sexual Abuse cases were reported in 2008 and out of these 1049 victims were females. In addition a total of 628 children aged between 11-15 years were abused in 2008. In 2009, a total of 1676 Child Sexual Abuse cases were reported to the police, of which there have only been 277 convictions.
Some key factors such as culture, HIV, myths, poor parenting practices and socio-economic factors were identified as key factors that have contributed to the occurrence of CSA.
Conclusion
We conclude that a national task force on Child sexual Abuse should be established. Furthermore, there is need for standardised reporting and data management systems. In addition there is need to formulate policies across health, psychosocial and legal sectors. There is also need to coordinate with communities in order to formulate adequate Child Sexual Abuse prevention programmes.
Subjects/Keywords: Sex Crimes; Sexual Abuse Crimes; Child Sexual Abuse
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Mooto, N. (2013). A study to find out the perception of factors that have led to the occurrence of child sexual abuse in Lusaka Urban District. (Thesis). University of Zimbabwe. Retrieved from http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/2045
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mooto, Namwaka. “A study to find out the perception of factors that have led to the occurrence of child sexual abuse in Lusaka Urban District.” 2013. Thesis, University of Zimbabwe. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/2045.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mooto, Namwaka. “A study to find out the perception of factors that have led to the occurrence of child sexual abuse in Lusaka Urban District.” 2013. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Mooto N. A study to find out the perception of factors that have led to the occurrence of child sexual abuse in Lusaka Urban District. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/2045.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mooto N. A study to find out the perception of factors that have led to the occurrence of child sexual abuse in Lusaka Urban District. [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2013. Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/2045
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
19.
Mbuzi, Anselimo Boniface.
Legal societal system intervention trauma to child sexual abuse victims following disclosure in Lusaka Urban District, Zambia.
Degree: 2012, University of Zimbabwe
URL: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/1876
► Although some experts have indicated system interventions as psychologically harmful, very few researchers have attempted to explore the impact of legal societal system interventions (Ryan,…
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▼ Although some experts have indicated system interventions as psychologically harmful, very few researchers have attempted to explore the impact of legal societal system interventions (Ryan, Perry, 1987). With the advent of increased cases of child sexual abuse in Zambia in which many perpetrators have been acquitted because of insufficient evidence given by the child, it is imperative to assess if the investigatory processes (court proceedings or legal service) interventions by the societal mandated authorities in intrafamilial child sexual abuse cases increase the level of trauma experienced in child victims following disclosure.An in-depth study approach which followed a descriptive research design was used. This involved the use of both qualitative and quantitative research methods.The present study indicates that certain types of legal societal system interventions such as subjecting a sexually abused child witness to multiple questioning, many interviews, regular courts used by adults, separating a child from her mother/caregiver, inadequate trust during the investigation further traumatized sexually abused children. Based on these of policies and procedures designed to reduce stress and to enhance improvement in children‟s ability to give their best evidence, results it is recommended that a link be strengthened between implementation
Subjects/Keywords: Sex Crimes; Sexual Abuse Crimes; Child Sexual Abuse
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Mbuzi, A. B. (2012). Legal societal system intervention trauma to child sexual abuse victims following disclosure in Lusaka Urban District, Zambia. (Thesis). University of Zimbabwe. Retrieved from http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/1876
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mbuzi, Anselimo Boniface. “Legal societal system intervention trauma to child sexual abuse victims following disclosure in Lusaka Urban District, Zambia.” 2012. Thesis, University of Zimbabwe. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/1876.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mbuzi, Anselimo Boniface. “Legal societal system intervention trauma to child sexual abuse victims following disclosure in Lusaka Urban District, Zambia.” 2012. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Mbuzi AB. Legal societal system intervention trauma to child sexual abuse victims following disclosure in Lusaka Urban District, Zambia. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/1876.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mbuzi AB. Legal societal system intervention trauma to child sexual abuse victims following disclosure in Lusaka Urban District, Zambia. [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2012. Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/1876
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
20.
Mwanza, Maureen Nyambe.
A study on adolescent's knowledge and perception of the effects of sexual abuse in Lusaka, Zambia.
Degree: 2012, University of Zimbabwe
URL: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/1609
► Adolescence is one group which has been identified as a risk group. According to World Health Organisation adolescence is a period from 10 to 20…
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▼ Adolescence is one group which has been identified as a risk group. According to World Health Organisation adolescence is a period from 10 to 20 years of age.
This study focussed on the basic and secondary school-going adolescents, whose ages were from 13 to 20 years. The 10 to 12 years age group has been observed to be still in primary school, hence their not being part of the study group.The study assessed adolescents' knowledge of the causes and effects of sexual abuse. It also sought to establish their perception of the scourge. The main areas assessed included the definition of sexual abuse, it's effects to the victims and their perception—of sexual abuse.A cross-sectional survey was conducted on a sample of 300 people aged 13 to 20 randomly selected from 7 secondary and basic schools in Lusaka using systematic random sampling method. Data was collected using focus group discussion structured questionnaire.Despite the majority (93 percent) being aware of the problem; only 79.7 percent defined it correctly in relation to unconsented sexual intercourse. There was no association between sex and understanding of sexual abuse definition (P = 0.920). More than two thirds (71.7 percent) had low levels of knowledge of the causes of sexual abuse. Only 0.7 percent had high knowledge and 18.7 percent medium knowledge. Location of school was significant in the knowledge of the causes of sexual abuse (P = 0.020).As regards to the effects, only 4 percent possessed high levels of knowledge, of the effects of sexual abuse with the majority 67.3 percent exhibiting low levels of knowledge. This is a striking finding in that 84.3 percent of the respondents had alluded to the knowledge that victims of sexual abuse suffered from the after¬effects of sexual abuse but could not outline the effects. Even those who lived with their parents did not differ from the adolescents who lived with relatives or others in terms of knowledge of the effects of sexual abuse (P = 0.859).The levels of knowledge were interrelated with the school the respondent attended. There was an observed difference in knowledge between the adolescents who attended basic schools and those who went to secondary schools, despite them being in the same grades.The study showed rather incorrect perception of sexual abuse. Though 79 percent of the respondents gave the right definition, they still did not view forced sexual relations with their peers as being abusive. A good number too, mainly females had a similar view regarding sexual intercourse with older men who paid them in kind. Due to the harsh economy and poverty, selling sex has become an accepted practice among some sectors of society. The HIV/AIDS pandemic has not spared the adolescents. Since the older people go for the young whom they feel are not infected.
However, the adolescents opinions regarding the perpetrators of sexual abuse, generally was that the government should change legislation to increase the penalty levied on them in the form of severe punishment like castration or increasing the number of…
Subjects/Keywords: Sex crimes; Sexual abuse crimes; Child sexual abuse – Zambia
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Mwanza, M. N. (2012). A study on adolescent's knowledge and perception of the effects of sexual abuse in Lusaka, Zambia. (Thesis). University of Zimbabwe. Retrieved from http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/1609
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mwanza, Maureen Nyambe. “A study on adolescent's knowledge and perception of the effects of sexual abuse in Lusaka, Zambia.” 2012. Thesis, University of Zimbabwe. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/1609.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mwanza, Maureen Nyambe. “A study on adolescent's knowledge and perception of the effects of sexual abuse in Lusaka, Zambia.” 2012. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Mwanza MN. A study on adolescent's knowledge and perception of the effects of sexual abuse in Lusaka, Zambia. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/1609.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mwanza MN. A study on adolescent's knowledge and perception of the effects of sexual abuse in Lusaka, Zambia. [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2012. Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/1609
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
North-West University
21.
Kingwill, Claire Michelle.
Exploring the supportive needs of volunteers working with sexually abused children in Somerset West / C.M. Kingwill.
Degree: 2013, North-West University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/9667
► The definition of child sexual abuse is problematic as it encompasses various meanings within different cultures. This in turn leads to difficulty in measuring the…
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▼ The definition of child sexual abuse is problematic as it encompasses various meanings within different cultures. This in turn leads to difficulty in measuring the exact incidence and prevalence of child sexual abuse within a country. Many researchers, however, agree that the incidence and prevalence of child sexual abuse within South Africa is significantly high and poses a large threat to many children. As a result, the government has implemented legislation and various policies to protect children from sexual abuse, as well as to provide the victims of such abuse with the necessary assistance. As child sexual abuse may have considerable short- and long-term effects on the child, it is essential that the child be adequately supported.
Through various welfare programmes, the government aims to provide support and treatment to children who have been sexually abused. Professionals working with sexually abused children work in a highly stressful environment and often show symptoms of vicarious traumatisation, secondary trauma, burnout and compassion fatigue as a result. South Africa in particular faces further problems, in that the welfare programmes are often underfunded and lack the support needed to effectively help sexually abused children. This has led to a need for community members to volunteer in order to help alleviate some of the stress on professionals working within the field of child sexual abuse.
Community members can volunteer in various ways within many different spheres of the community. Their motivations to volunteer vary and range from wanting to give back to the community, to wanting to further their education. Volunteers in South Africa that work within the field of child sexual abuse may also, however, experience many of the same symptoms as the professionals with whom they work. This often leads to a high dropout and turnover rate in volunteer programmes. That said, if volunteers feel a sense of satisfaction and support within their work environment, the organisation’s retention rate will be higher.
Literature has shown that South Africa’s mental health services rely on volunteers to help alleviate the workload, particularly in the area of sexual abuse. While much research has been done on the supportive needs of professionals working with sexually abused children, little research has been conducted on the secondary trauma experienced by volunteers working within this field. This qualitative study is therefore important because it explores the supportive needs of volunteers working at an organisation for sexually abused children in a small community in Somerset West. Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the North-West University and the participants gave their informed consent before taking part in the study. Data were gathered through discussion groups and individual interviews with six volunteers. Through the process of crystallisation and the four standards of trustworthiness, the reliability of the findings was ensured. Using thematic analysis, various themes and subthemes were…
Subjects/Keywords: Child sexual abuse;
volunteers;
supportive needs;
sexual abuse;
organisation
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(Thesis). North-West University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10394/9667
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kingwill, Claire Michelle. “Exploring the supportive needs of volunteers working with sexually abused children in Somerset West / C.M. Kingwill.
” 2013. Thesis, North-West University. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10394/9667.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kingwill, Claire Michelle. “Exploring the supportive needs of volunteers working with sexually abused children in Somerset West / C.M. Kingwill.
” 2013. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Kingwill CM. Exploring the supportive needs of volunteers working with sexually abused children in Somerset West / C.M. Kingwill.
[Internet] [Thesis]. North-West University; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/9667.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Kingwill CM. Exploring the supportive needs of volunteers working with sexually abused children in Somerset West / C.M. Kingwill.
[Thesis]. North-West University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/9667
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Melbourne
22.
Sulovski, Merrin.
Child sexual abuse prevention education: an exploration of programs delivered in Victorian early childhood and primary school settings.
Degree: 2017, University of Melbourne
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/208841
► Child sexual abuse is a significant community concern. The experience of child sexual abuse impacts the physical, emotional, psychological and social health and wellbeing of…
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▼ Child sexual abuse is a significant community concern. The experience of child sexual abuse impacts the physical, emotional, psychological and social health and wellbeing of a child. This study focuses on one form of child sexual abuse prevention (CSAP), school-based prevention programs. CSAP programs have been delivered in schools and early childhood settings nationally and internationally since the 1980s. Some evaluative research has been conducted, particularly in the United States, however, there is minimal Australian research. This study focuses on a review of the history and social context influencing CSAP program development, an exploration and analysis of programs, and research on the broader issues surrounding potential risk of harm and the role of a range of stakeholders in CSAP programs. A qualitative methodology was employed to investigate CSAP programs currently delivered in Victorian schools and early childhood settings. Interviews were conducted with representatives from eight CSAP programs. Participants were highly dedicated to CSAP programs, viewing them as an important strategy in preventing child sexual abuse. Despite variation in some program components, including staff background and qualifications, program design, duration and pedagogy, the program content was similar, aligning with traditional protective behaviours programs that focus on the right to feel safe and telling a trusted adult about safety concerns. Findings from this study suggest that current programs delivered in Victoria rely predominantly on limited and older CSAP research and past practice. Implications for policy and school systems, practice, and research were identified, along with the conclusion that a stronger whole of community approach is necessary to protect children from sexual abuse.
Subjects/Keywords: child sexual abuse; child sexual abuse prevention; child sexual abuse prevention programs; body safety education; protective behaviours
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Sulovski, M. (2017). Child sexual abuse prevention education: an exploration of programs delivered in Victorian early childhood and primary school settings. (Masters Thesis). University of Melbourne. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11343/208841
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Sulovski, Merrin. “Child sexual abuse prevention education: an exploration of programs delivered in Victorian early childhood and primary school settings.” 2017. Masters Thesis, University of Melbourne. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/11343/208841.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Sulovski, Merrin. “Child sexual abuse prevention education: an exploration of programs delivered in Victorian early childhood and primary school settings.” 2017. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Sulovski M. Child sexual abuse prevention education: an exploration of programs delivered in Victorian early childhood and primary school settings. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Melbourne; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/208841.
Council of Science Editors:
Sulovski M. Child sexual abuse prevention education: an exploration of programs delivered in Victorian early childhood and primary school settings. [Masters Thesis]. University of Melbourne; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/208841
University of the Western Cape
23.
Adeyemi, Benjamin Olamide.
Child abuse: an assessment of recognition capabilities, attitudes and reporting practices of primary school teachers in Pietermaritzburg
.
Degree: 2013, University of the Western Cape
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3761
► Background: Child abuse is a global public health problem with serious consequences for the victims and society. Most studies on child maltreatment in South Africa…
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▼ Background:
Child abuse is a global public health problem with serious consequences for the victims and society. Most studies on
child maltreatment in South Africa have focused on the role of teachers as perpetrators and the prevalence of
abuse within schools. Due to their strategic importance in breaking the cycle of
abuse, it is important to document teachers‘ knowledge and attitudes towards identifying and reporting suspected cases of
child abuse in relation to existing mandatory laws.Aim: To assess teachers‘ knowledge, attitudes and reporting practices of suspected
child abuse in independent and public primary schools across all quintile categories in the Midlands education circuit in Pietermaritzburg.Methods: An observational, descriptive cross sectional quantitative study design was used. A self-administered questionnaire was completed by 237 teachers selected by multi-stage stratified proportional random sampling from a total of 2496 primary school teachers. The data were analysed using CDC Epi Info 7 (2012b). A descriptive analysis was done and groups were compared with chi square, ANOVA or Kruska-Wallis tests where appropriate. The level of significance was set as 95%.Results: The teachers were generally knowledgeable about possible indicators of
child abuse. There were critical gaps in participants‘ knowledge of reporting procedures and most of the teachers (70.2%) have had no training on
child abuse detection and reporting. Previous training on
child abuse was associated with an increased likelihood to have detected
abuse in the past (OR 4.86, 95%CI 2.64-8.96, p < 0.01). An overwhelming awareness of mandatory reporting law did not translate into knowledge of its provisions or substantial compliance. Hence, while most teachers agreed that all forms of
child maltreatment should be reported, they still displayed differential reporting of suspected cases. The decision to report was often influenced by their perceived seriousness of the on-going
abuse while uncertainty about on-going
abuse was one of the most important barriers to lodging a report of suspected cases.
Conclusions and Recommendations: Teachers recognised
child abuse as a serious issue and are willing to learn and do more. Teachers, and ultimately the children in their care, would immensely benefit from training repertoire which addresses identified contextual issues shaping teachers‘
child abuse detection and reporting practices.
Advisors/Committee Members: Zarowsky, C (advisor), Mathews, S (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Child abuse;
Child maltreatment;
Reporting practices;
Physical abuse;
Teachers;
Pietermaritzburg;
Recognition of child abuse;
Child rights;
Child sexual abuse;
KwaZulu-Natal
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Adeyemi, B. O. (2013). Child abuse: an assessment of recognition capabilities, attitudes and reporting practices of primary school teachers in Pietermaritzburg
. (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3761
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Adeyemi, Benjamin Olamide. “Child abuse: an assessment of recognition capabilities, attitudes and reporting practices of primary school teachers in Pietermaritzburg
.” 2013. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3761.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Adeyemi, Benjamin Olamide. “Child abuse: an assessment of recognition capabilities, attitudes and reporting practices of primary school teachers in Pietermaritzburg
.” 2013. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Adeyemi BO. Child abuse: an assessment of recognition capabilities, attitudes and reporting practices of primary school teachers in Pietermaritzburg
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3761.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Adeyemi BO. Child abuse: an assessment of recognition capabilities, attitudes and reporting practices of primary school teachers in Pietermaritzburg
. [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3761
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
24.
Brosbe, Micah S.
Beyond PTSD: Predictors of Psychological Comorbidities in Sexually Abused Children.
Degree: 2013, Nova Southeastern University
URL: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_stuetd/13
► Several studies have found a number of internalizing (i.e., depressive and anxiety disorders) and externalizing (i.e., attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, oppositional-defiant disorder) disorders to be…
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▼ Several studies have found a number of internalizing (i.e., depressive and anxiety disorders) and externalizing (i.e., attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, oppositional-defiant disorder) disorders to be prevalent among youth who have experienced child maltreatment. Several studies have also demonstrated that aspects of the maltreatment experiences and family environment may potentially predict the severity or magnitude of psychopathology among maltreated children. The purpose of this study was to determine potential abuse-related (i.e., frequency, severity, relation to perpetrator, age at onset, other forms of maltreatment) and family environment (i.e., cohesion, adaptability) predictors of psychological comorbidity in sexually abused children with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants included 75 (56 female) clinically-referred children and adolescents aged 5.89-17.12 years (mean=10.95, SD=3.114) and their parents. Measures included the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children, Epidemiological Version, the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scales, third edition, and a questionnaire assessing demographic and abuse-related information. Based on diagnostic status, participants were assigned to the Simple PTSD group (no comorbid diagnoses), the Internalizing group (met criteria for a depressive or anxiety disorder but no externalizing disorders), or the Global group (met criteria for an externalizing disorder and may or may not have met criteria for an internalizing disorder). Multinomial logistic regression models were estimated and odds ratio cutoff values were utilized to determine clinically significant predictors of comorbidity group. Results indicated that males were more likely to be in one of the comorbid groups (either Internalizing or Global groups) than females, and those who were abused multiple times were more likely to be in one of the two comorbid groups than participants who experienced one incident of abuse. Similarly, participants who had lower levels of family cohesion and adaptability were more likely to be in one of the comorbid groups than those who had higher levels of family cohesion and adaptability. Younger participants and those who had experienced penetration were more likely to have an externalizing diagnosis (i.e., be in the Global group) than older participants and those who had experienced less physically invasive forms of sexual abuse. Results are discussed in light of previous research and theoretical models of heterogeneous presentations of childhood traumatic stress.
Subjects/Keywords: Child abuse; Child maltreatment; Comorbidities; Family environment; PTSD; Sexual abuse; Psychology
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Brosbe, M. S. (2013). Beyond PTSD: Predictors of Psychological Comorbidities in Sexually Abused Children. (Thesis). Nova Southeastern University. Retrieved from http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_stuetd/13
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Brosbe, Micah S. “Beyond PTSD: Predictors of Psychological Comorbidities in Sexually Abused Children.” 2013. Thesis, Nova Southeastern University. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_stuetd/13.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Brosbe, Micah S. “Beyond PTSD: Predictors of Psychological Comorbidities in Sexually Abused Children.” 2013. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Brosbe MS. Beyond PTSD: Predictors of Psychological Comorbidities in Sexually Abused Children. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nova Southeastern University; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_stuetd/13.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Brosbe MS. Beyond PTSD: Predictors of Psychological Comorbidities in Sexually Abused Children. [Thesis]. Nova Southeastern University; 2013. Available from: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_stuetd/13
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
25.
Phiri, Emma.
Defilement of children in Chongwe and Lusaka: A study of the issues involved in reporting and prosecution of child defeilement cases.
Degree: 2015, University of Zimbabwe
URL: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/4320
► Defilement is a social problem which affects all members of society. Statistics indicate that there is an increase in the number of defilement cases reported…
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▼ Defilement is a social problem which affects all members of society. Statistics indicate that there is an
increase in the number of defilement cases reported but very few defilement cases are prosecuted. While
there are a number of sexual offences against children, defilement is the most prominent. This study
critically examined the problems involved in reporting and prosecution of defilement cases
among boys and girls. The research designs used in this study were both quantitative and
qualitative. Quantitative data was collected through administrative records and unpublished
reports. Qualitative data was collected through Observations, Focus Group Discussions (FDGs)
for parents and/or guardians and In-depth Interviews for the victims and Key Informants. Data
was analysed through tables and graphs for quantitative while qualitative data was thematically
analysed. The findings of this study revealed that sexually abused children encountered
devastating experiences resulting in negative impacts such as teen pregnancy, sexually
transmitted infections (STIs), psychological effects as well as educational effects. Factors that
prevented immediate reporting of defilement/sodomy cases by either the victims or parents
and/or guardians were also explored. The Zambia Police-Victim Support Unit (ZP-VSU) handled
reports of defilement/sodomy cases; and that they faced challenges in handling the cases such as
lack of forensic equipment, inadequate transport, limited office accommodation and few doctors
to examine the victims. The study also found out that not all defilement/sodomy cases reported
were prosecuted because of insufficient evidence, corroboration, lack of fast-track courts and
lack of training in forensic evidence for doctors. The study recommends Ministry of Gender and
Child Development (MGCD) in collaboration with ZP-VSU should extend sensitisation and
awareness programmes throughout the country on the importance of reporting and prosecution of
defilement/sodomy cases. The government of Zambia through the Ministry of Transport, Works,
Supply and Communication should build more police posts especially in rural areas to encourage
more reporting. Ministry of Health should train Medical doctors in forensic evidence to ensure
certain guidelines and formalities are strictly followed. The Ministry of Justice should speed up
the rolling out of fast-track courts throughout the country in order for the cases to be disposed of
quickly
Subjects/Keywords: Child abuse – Law and legislation – Zambia; Child sexual abuse-Zambia
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Phiri, E. (2015). Defilement of children in Chongwe and Lusaka: A study of the issues involved in reporting and prosecution of child defeilement cases. (Thesis). University of Zimbabwe. Retrieved from http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/4320
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Phiri, Emma. “Defilement of children in Chongwe and Lusaka: A study of the issues involved in reporting and prosecution of child defeilement cases.” 2015. Thesis, University of Zimbabwe. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/4320.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Phiri, Emma. “Defilement of children in Chongwe and Lusaka: A study of the issues involved in reporting and prosecution of child defeilement cases.” 2015. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Phiri E. Defilement of children in Chongwe and Lusaka: A study of the issues involved in reporting and prosecution of child defeilement cases. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/4320.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Phiri E. Defilement of children in Chongwe and Lusaka: A study of the issues involved in reporting and prosecution of child defeilement cases. [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2015. Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/4320
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Universitat de Valencia
26.
Soldino Garmendia, Virginia.
Child Pornography and other Sexual Offenses: A Criminological study
.
Degree: 2019, Universitat de Valencia
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10550/72396
► Esta tesis tiene como objetivo el análisis criminológico de la delincuencia sexual, con un especial énfasis en los delitos relativos a la pornografía infantil. Para…
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▼ Esta tesis tiene como objetivo el análisis criminológico de la delincuencia
sexual, con un especial énfasis en los delitos relativos a la pornografía infantil. Para ello, se propone un estudio en profundidad que permita acercarnos, desde un punto de vista científico e interdisciplinar −alejado de la histeria social y los pánicos morales que han calado en el imaginario colectivo de nuestra sociedad−, a un fenómeno delictivo que sigue suscitando grandes preguntas entre la comunidad científica.
En primer lugar, nos centraremos en el estudio global de los delincuentes sexuales. En concreto, en el Estudio 1 se analizaron las diferencias y semejanzas entre delincuentes sexuales y no sexuales, con un especial foco en dos factores considerados en la literatura científica como estrechamente relacionados con la delincuencia: la impulsividad y la empatía. Por otro lado, en el Estudio 2 fue revisada la evidencia meta-analítica existente respecto al efecto del tratamiento sobre la reincidencia de delincuentes sexuales.
A continuación, acotaremos el ámbito de estudio de esta tesis a aquellos delincuentes sexuales que han tenido un contacto físico con sus víctimas (es decir, los delincuentes sexuales de contacto). Por un lado, en el Estudio 3 se analizaron sus características de personalidad; y por otro, en el Estudio 4 se exploraron sus características distintivas en función de la edad de sus víctimas (víctimas adultas o menores de edad).
Por último, la complejidad del estudio de la explotación
sexual infantil a través de Internet, exige dedicar un análisis diferenciado y pormenorizado de este fenómeno a lo largo de este trabajo. En esta misma línea, abordaremos el estudio de los delitos relativos a la pornografía infantil desde distintas perspectivas. En primer lugar, en el Estudio 5 sintetizamos el conocimiento científico existente sobre los principales mecanismos empleados para la obtención y distribución de estos materiales de explotación
sexual infantil a lo largo de la historia. En segundo lugar, en el Estudio 6 se proporciona una descripción general de la regulación jurídica de los delitos relativos a la pornografía infantil en España, analizando en detalle la problemática suscitada por la criminalización de la pornografía alusiva a menores, en la que no aparecen menores reales (pornografía infantil técnica y virtual). En tercer lugar y desde un enfoque empírico, se analizó en el Estudio 7 el perfil criminológico de aquellas personas detenidas por delitos relativos a la pornografía infantil en España. En cuarto lugar, el Estudio 8 ofrece un análisis cualitativo de las entrevistas realizadas a diversos penados por delitos relativos a la pornografía infantil, que permitió validar en distintas culturas el modelo teórico de Bartels y Merdian sobre las teorías implícitas de los consumidores de material de explotación
sexual infantil. En quinto lugar, en el Estudio 9 se ofrece una validación intercultural de una herramienta específica para la evaluación del riesgo de reincidencia de estos sujetos (
Child Pornography Offender…
Advisors/Committee Members: Orts Berenguer, Enrique (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: child pornography;
sexual offender;
child sexual exploitation material;
criminology;
child sexual abuse
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Soldino Garmendia, V. (2019). Child Pornography and other Sexual Offenses: A Criminological study
. (Doctoral Dissertation). Universitat de Valencia. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10550/72396
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Soldino Garmendia, Virginia. “Child Pornography and other Sexual Offenses: A Criminological study
.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, Universitat de Valencia. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10550/72396.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Soldino Garmendia, Virginia. “Child Pornography and other Sexual Offenses: A Criminological study
.” 2019. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Soldino Garmendia V. Child Pornography and other Sexual Offenses: A Criminological study
. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Universitat de Valencia; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10550/72396.
Council of Science Editors:
Soldino Garmendia V. Child Pornography and other Sexual Offenses: A Criminological study
. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Universitat de Valencia; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10550/72396
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
27.
[No author].
A systematic review of online child sexual abuse: victim risk and offender profile and methodologies.
Degree: Faculty of Health Sciences, 2017, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/10761
► The purpose of this treatise was to synthesize the current research, nationally and internationally, both qualitative and quantitative, concerning online child sexual abuse. The study…
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▼ The purpose of this treatise was to synthesize the current research, nationally and internationally, both qualitative and quantitative, concerning online child sexual abuse. The study focused on crimes of a sexual nature perpetrated against children, with or without consent, in an online environment. The aim was to clearly articulate the characteristics of victims, including both their vulnerabilities and their protective factors and to provide offender profiles, including their methodologies. Method: A systematic search for peer reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2006 was conducted. The final sample included 73 articles, which were arranged in order of publication, and the top and bottom interquartile range was selected for review and coding. Results: 36 articles were thematically coded in order to identify the most prominent themes in the articles. The result of this review was a typology of victims and offenders, as well as offender methodologies that reflects an aggregation of the most prominent research on the subject of online child sexual abuse. Conclusion: Much of the common knowledge concerning online child sexual offenders and their victims is incorrect. The typologies identified in this review show a much more diverse picture of both offenders and victims than is held in popular knowledge. This research has identified the damage that misinformation can do, and has highlighted the need for accurate, empirically sound information to be made available to parents, teachers, health care professionals and youth.
Subjects/Keywords: Child sexual abuse; Child pornography; Sexually abused children; Online sexual predators
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author], [No. “A systematic review of online child sexual abuse: victim risk and offender profile and methodologies.” 2017. Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10948/10761.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
author], [No. “A systematic review of online child sexual abuse: victim risk and offender profile and methodologies.” 2017. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
author] [. A systematic review of online child sexual abuse: victim risk and offender profile and methodologies. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/10761.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
author] [. A systematic review of online child sexual abuse: victim risk and offender profile and methodologies. [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/10761
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University of Zambia
28.
Oyaide, Omolara Dakore.
Child domestic labour in Lusaka : a gender perspective : the case study of Kamwala, Kabwata, Libala, Chilenje, Woodlands Extension, Nyumba-Yanga
.
Degree: 2011, University of Zambia
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/629
► This study examines the reasons why children are engaged in domestic labour in Lusaka, and the conditions under which they work. It also focused on…
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▼ This study examines the reasons why children are engaged in domestic labour in Lusaka,
and the conditions under which they work. It also focused on the gender differentials in
the work. The findings were discussed in the light of the Convention on the Rights of
Children (1990) which Zambia ratified in 1991. The socio-economic background of the children was examined to indicate the reasons why they are working. Since there is a high correlation between absence from school and working, the reasons why they are out of school was also investigated. The conditions of work included the types of work done by the children, working hours, remuneration, opportunities for play, recreation, family life, schooling or skill training activities.The study found that poverty is the major cause of domestic child labour in Lusaka and that other reasons tend to either initiate or compound it.Additional findings indicate that the majority of domestic child workers are girls and that most of them live with their employers. The conditions of work include working from sunrise to sunset without specific job descriptions. The duties that are assigned to them seem to be too much for their age. In addition, they miss out on schooling activities and so miss out preparation
for a better future. Though most of them are paid, many are not paid regularly and some
are denied their wages. They lack the opportunity for social and family life and in addition, many are exposed to verbal abuses while some of them confess to having been sexually abused. The conditions of work reveal that wide gender differentiation exist in the causes and conditions of work.
The findings reveal that most of the conditions of work are deplorable and violate the rights of the children with relation to the CRC. The deep sense of loss expressed by the children at not being in school is a paradox to their willingness to help their parents by working. This dilemma suggests that though the children are willing to work to help their families, the lack of opportunity for schooling is very painful to them. Lack of schooling is a work hazard because it robs vulnerable children of the opportunity for upward mobility, and perpetuates poverty in the society. Lack of schooling and exposure to sexual abuse are hazards this study considers intolerable.
Subjects/Keywords: Child sexual abuse – Zambia;
Children – Employment – Zambia
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Oyaide, O. D. (2011). Child domestic labour in Lusaka : a gender perspective : the case study of Kamwala, Kabwata, Libala, Chilenje, Woodlands Extension, Nyumba-Yanga
. (Thesis). University of Zambia. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/629
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Oyaide, Omolara Dakore. “Child domestic labour in Lusaka : a gender perspective : the case study of Kamwala, Kabwata, Libala, Chilenje, Woodlands Extension, Nyumba-Yanga
.” 2011. Thesis, University of Zambia. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/629.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Oyaide, Omolara Dakore. “Child domestic labour in Lusaka : a gender perspective : the case study of Kamwala, Kabwata, Libala, Chilenje, Woodlands Extension, Nyumba-Yanga
.” 2011. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Oyaide OD. Child domestic labour in Lusaka : a gender perspective : the case study of Kamwala, Kabwata, Libala, Chilenje, Woodlands Extension, Nyumba-Yanga
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zambia; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/629.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Oyaide OD. Child domestic labour in Lusaka : a gender perspective : the case study of Kamwala, Kabwata, Libala, Chilenje, Woodlands Extension, Nyumba-Yanga
. [Thesis]. University of Zambia; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/629
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Furdella, Janine.
Mother-Child Perceptions of Family Environment and Sexually Abused Children's Adjustment.
Degree: 2011, Nova Southeastern University
URL: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_stuetd/32
► The study sought to examine the influence of differences in perception of the family environment on adjustment following child sexual abuse. Eighty-eight children who had…
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▼ The study sought to examine the influence of differences in perception of the family environment on adjustment following child sexual abuse. Eighty-eight children who had been sexually abused and their caregivers completed self-report measures regarding the Relationship Dimension of the Family Environment Scale (FES). Adjustment was measured by child report of posttraumatic stress and sexual concerns on the Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children (TSC-C) and depression on the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI). Parent's report of adjustment was based on endorsement of internalizing and externalizing behaviors on the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Analysis revealed elevated expressiveness for parents and children, higher conflict and lower cohesion reported by adolescents (12- 18), and lower conflict endorsed by children (6-11) as compared to the normative sample. Differences were noted in adolescent perception of conflict as compared to their primary caregiver; however, adolescent discrepancy scores of the family environment did not predict outcome. Caregivers reported higher internalizing and externalizing behaviors for the sample as compared to the normative sample.
Subjects/Keywords: Adjustment; Child Sexual Abuse; Family Environment; Psychology
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Furdella, J. (2011). Mother-Child Perceptions of Family Environment and Sexually Abused Children's Adjustment. (Thesis). Nova Southeastern University. Retrieved from http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_stuetd/32
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Furdella, Janine. “Mother-Child Perceptions of Family Environment and Sexually Abused Children's Adjustment.” 2011. Thesis, Nova Southeastern University. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_stuetd/32.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Furdella, Janine. “Mother-Child Perceptions of Family Environment and Sexually Abused Children's Adjustment.” 2011. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Furdella J. Mother-Child Perceptions of Family Environment and Sexually Abused Children's Adjustment. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nova Southeastern University; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_stuetd/32.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Furdella J. Mother-Child Perceptions of Family Environment and Sexually Abused Children's Adjustment. [Thesis]. Nova Southeastern University; 2011. Available from: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_stuetd/32
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Georgia
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Zinzow, Heidi Marie.
Religiosity, attributions for child sexual abuse, and adult mental health.
Degree: 2014, University of Georgia
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10724/22561
► The purpose of this study was to determine how religious beliefs and practices affect the attributions that individuals make regarding child sexual abuse, and thereby…
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▼ The purpose of this study was to determine how religious beliefs and practices affect the attributions that individuals make regarding child sexual abuse, and thereby explain variability in adult psychological symptomatology (PTSD,
depression, and overall symptomatology). Participants were 183 female undergraduates with a history of child sexual abuse. Three hypotheses were examined: a) religious beliefs would be associated with internal attributions for abuse, b) religious
salience would moderate the relationship between religious beliefs and attributions, and c) attributions would mediate the relationship between religiosity and adult psychological symptomatology. Results of regression analyses indicated partial support
for the last two hypotheses. Religious salience in the family-of-origin moderated the relationship between fundamentalist beliefs and internal attributions for abuse. Attributions played a mediating role in the relationship between the fundamentalism by
religious salience interaction and psychological outcomes (PTSD, overall symptomatology). Research and practice implications are discussed.
Subjects/Keywords: Child sexual abuse; Religiosity; Attributions; Self-blame
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Zinzow, H. M. (2014). Religiosity, attributions for child sexual abuse, and adult mental health. (Thesis). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10724/22561
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Zinzow, Heidi Marie. “Religiosity, attributions for child sexual abuse, and adult mental health.” 2014. Thesis, University of Georgia. Accessed January 25, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10724/22561.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Zinzow, Heidi Marie. “Religiosity, attributions for child sexual abuse, and adult mental health.” 2014. Web. 25 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Zinzow HM. Religiosity, attributions for child sexual abuse, and adult mental health. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Georgia; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10724/22561.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Zinzow HM. Religiosity, attributions for child sexual abuse, and adult mental health. [Thesis]. University of Georgia; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10724/22561
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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