...about an individual’s response to sexual trauma. The victim of that trauma has a high likelihood of creating an offence of their own, possibly using substance as a way to cope, or make any number of poor choices as a means of dealing with the abuse. What the sad thing is about it all is that many of the offenders begin as children who are powerless to defend themselves to someone who is usually in their Family. It is only through later acknowledging the trauma that someone can begin to understand the outcome of what happened to them from that incident. There are a number of outcomes that will be dicussed as well as the addiction itself and the healing process in this paper. The focus throughout being what the responses are to sexual trauma. What is Sexual Abuse? Sexual abuse is not the only abuse that can occur in a home that can have lifelong affects on a child. There are many abuses at which many different homes are guilty of. For most homes there is much dysfunction and this dysfunction can lead to or open a door for abuse. Because of the home being the primary place for sexual abuse and other abuses it is important to see what types of abuse can come from the home. According to Laaser; there are four types of abuses specific to the home and they are physical, emotional, sexual and spiritual (2004). All of these are serious and can lead to problems for a child later in life what is interesting is that sexual abuse leads to shame and the human response...
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...Child Sexual Abuse in the United States and Its Long Term Effects Abstract This will be a paper to demonstrate the staggering number of sexual abuse cases in the United States and its long term effects on children and adults. My interest in this topic is due to the fact that I have been sexually abused as a child and have been researching about the long term effects in people who do not come forward with this problem. Many people have been able to recover from the damaging effects of sexual abuse, however, many still suffer from past memories and present debilitations. This paper aims to expose 5 facts about sexual abuse in children as well as statistics, adverse effects, prevention strategies, how homosexuality can be traced back to child abuse, how to recognize if your child has been abused, and reasons why people abuse children. I will also share some of my personal experiences in order to help the reader understand the damaging effect that child sex abuse has on a child and how it evolves into worse acts if not treated quickly. Child Sexual Abuse in the United States and its Long Term Effects Child sexual abuse is a form of abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual purposes. These purposes can range from sexual activity regardless of outcome, exposure to pornographic materials, and even to produce child pornography. It is the one crime that can occur anywhere whether it be school, playgrounds, work, and home. In a way, children who are abused...
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...CHILDREN AND SEXUAL ABUSE Introduction There are several sociological and psychological issues that are pressing in society today. These lead to traumatic events among children and adults and result in those who are in society needing to recover in a specific manner. A continuing issue in society is sexual abuse among children. This particular problem is one, which has caused several levels of difficulty among those in society while making an impact with the need to respond with the aim of eliminating the trauma of sexual abuse. Defining the social and psychological terms of sexual abuse as well as understanding the societal structures that are a component of this provides more insight into the problem. As sexual abuse among children is understood, there is the ability to begin to eliminate the problem while creating new methods to help those that have experienced this traumatic event. Defining Sexual Abuse To understand sexual abuse among children, there is also the need to define the nature of the problem as well as the affiliations that are a part of this act. The nature of this problem is one, which is defined through sociological beliefs and associations with sexual activities. Sexual abuse is defined as any intimate activity, which relates to sexual activities. The definition implies that there is physical, emotional and behavioral links to sexuality that is performed by two or more individuals. In acts of sexual abuse, an individual is regarded as a perpetrator...
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...Pamela Dixon Human Sexuality April 26, 2016 Susan CadWell Instructor The response of the Vatican during the child abuse allegations was that the UN was trying to interfere with church teachings on the dignity of human persons and in the exercise of religious freedom. At a public session the Vatican said it had little jurisdiction to sanction pedophile priests, but conceded more needed to be done. The Vatican’s former sex crimes prosecutor Monsignor Charles Scicluna said the Holy See gets it and that certain things need to be done differently. Due to a code of silence imposed on all members of the clergy under the penalty of excommunication, cases of child sexual abuse have hardly ever been reported to the law enforcement authorities in the countries where such crimes occurred. The Holy See denies allegations of a Vatican cover up and says it has set clear guidelines to protect children from predator priests ( Boston catholic, 2015). The United Nations committee slammed the Vatican’s handling of child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church and accused the church of protecting itself rather than the victim’s. The report from the United Nations also accuse the Vatican of transferring child sexual abusers from one parish to another in an attempt to cover up crimes, placing children at high risk for abuse. Also the Holy See has consistently placed the preservation of the reputation of the church and the protection of the perpetrators above children’s best interest. Closed...
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...of Childhood Sexual Abuse Daniel Green Liberty University August 4, 2012 Abstract Child sexual abuse (CSA) represents a growing crisis that affects children, families, and communities worldwide. Though CSA does not severely damage everyone who has had this experience, a very significant number of individuals experience short and long-term developmental difficulties resulting from the initial abuse. Psychological issues such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other related anxiety issues are common problems associated with CSA. This paper will discus some of the causes, effects, interventions and treatments of CSA, along with a biblical, Christ-centered perspective that may aid in providing hope for those living through the crisis of CSA. The Crisis of Childhood Sexual Abuse Without a doubt, child sexual abuse (CSA) represents a growing crisis that affects children, families, and communities worldwide. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2010), as many as one in four children are sexually abused. In the United States alone, 80,000 cases of CSA are reported each year (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2008). However, despite national efforts, many cases go unreported because prevalence rates are only accurate to the extent that victims of CSA are willing to disclose. Based on retrospective studies of adult survivors of CSA, it has been estimated that only 1 in 20 cases of sexual abuse is ever reported...
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...Sexual Abuse of Children Child sexual abuse occurs when an adult uses a child to satisfy their sexual urges (M. Campbell, personal communication, February 8, 2010). There is a “Progression of Sexual Abuse” when it comes to how an abuser chooses and then abuses their victim (Crosson-Tower, 2008, p. 125). The process begins with grooming, a term which implies how an abuser focuses on a specific child by giving them special attention in order to gain their trust (M. Campbell, personal communication, February 8, 2010). Once the perpetrator has the child’s trust, they are able to see how far the child’s comfort zone extends by trying out different things which progress, maybe just touching all the way to sexual intercourse. Sexual abuse then progresses to pressured and/or forced sex by making the child feel trapped within the abusive relationship (Crosson-Tower, 2008). The abuser traps the child by making them feel guilty or blackmailing them, threatening to hurt them or their family (M. Campbell, personal communication, February 8, 2010). Finally, secrecy, disclosure and suppression can either liberate the child, or further entrap them. With secrecy, the child keeps the abuse a secret, whether forcibly or on their own accord. Secrecy on the part of the child may be because they are being blackmailed or because they are afraid it is their fault. Despite disclosure of the abuse to an adult, sometimes the child’s cries for help are suppressed by the person they disclosed to. If a...
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...SUB-THEME-VIOLENCE AGAINST GIRL CHILD TITLE- CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN INDIA: A SOCIO-LEGAL ISSUES ISHA KANSAL STUDENT OF B.A.LL.B. (4th SEMESTER) DISHA LAW COLLEGE RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH ADDRESS OF AUTHOR- Mr. Neeraj Kansal B-18/15, Sec-3 Udya society, Tatibandh Raipur (C.G.), 492001 meetishakansal@gmail.com BIOGRAPHY OF AUTHOR I am Isha Kansal, I have completed my schooling from Gyan Ganga Educational Academy, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. I am currently pursuing B.A.LL.B. (4th semester) from Disha Law College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. I have done my internships in NGO, Indian Partnership Act, 1932 and Chhattisgarh High Court. ABSTRACT Child Sexual Abuse or child molestation is a form of child abuse in which any person uses a child for sexual stimulation. Child Sexual Abuse can be of many kinds like touching in private parts, taking obscene photos, showing child pornography picture to child etc. In India, sexual abuse against girl child has added fuel to the fire and it had made its place in one of the hot topic for debate and research in India. In Delhi, a girl aged 5 years was brutally raped by 2 men and she was left in the bushes with bleeding in her genital area. A girl who don’t know the meaning of rape is raped and due to the failure of our executive as well as judiciary...
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... Child sexual abuse falls under child abuse which includes any sexual activity with minor. A minor cannot give consent to any kind of sexual activity. Child sexual abuses don’t include only physical only physical contact between the perpetrator and the minor. Some sort of child sexual abuse are : - Exposing oneself to the minor. - Fondling - Intercourse of any kind with minor, including vaginal, anal, or oral. - Masturbating in front of the minor or forcing them to do so. - Obscene phone calls, messages or digital interactions. - Producing or sharing any pornographic images or movies. - Sex trafficking - Any other sexual activity which may affect child's psychological, emotional, or physical well being It is the fact that millions of minors worldwide are being sexually abused either within the house or anywhere outside. The perpetrator can be anyone who takes advantage of the child to satisfy sexual pleasure. A perpetrator does not need to be an adult to harm any child. The can be related to the child including an elder sibling or playfellow, any family member, a teacher, a coach or an instructor, a care taker, or the parent of another child....
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...Sexual Abuse in Children Heather Sellers Composition and Communications II Abstract Sexual abuse in children has been discussed many times. However, not a lot of people really pay attention to what is being said. In this paper I plan to discuss how many cases of abuse is actually reported. I also plan to discuss how many perpetrators are known by the victim, why a person would become a sex offender and how a victim’s life is changed. I will discuss how the cycle of abuse works, and the different disorders that are caused. By the end of this paper I plan to have informed you all of the dangers of sexual abuse. I also plan to have you all more aware of the people you and your family and friends spend their time with. Sexual abuse has always been a problem in the world, but many people believe the worst is sexual abuse in children. Sexual abuse in children has become a major issue over the years and has proven to cause many disorders, future problems in relationships, and trust issues. There are also many different reasons someone will become an abuser and there are many effects that can come from being sexually assaulted. According to www.victimsofcrime.org studies by David Finkelhor, Director of the Crimes Against Children Research Center,...
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...might seriously affect their whole life. As definition in the Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: Child abuse is any action from adult to a child that it could be harmful to the child’s body or mental (Children Welfare Information Gateway 2007). In 2005, among 3.6 million investigations by Child Protective Services agencies in the U.S, an estimated 899,000 children (24.97%) were confirmed to be victims of child abuse (Children’s Bureau 2005). In generally, there are 4 typical kinds of child abuse: neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse and emotional maltreatment. Child neglect is situation that child’s primary needs were lacked from adults, especially parents or caregivers of the child. Physical child abuse is an adult’s action which causes visible or potential harmfulness to the child. Sexual abuse in children is any sexual activity from adult within a child. Emotional maltreatment is known as a behavior of children abuse that affects to psychology life or social skills of a child (Jaffe-Gill et al 2007). We can classify the reasons of child abuse into 3 different ways: parental causes, ecological causes and child problems (Childline Gauteng 2006). Besides, child abuse also has strongly influenced to all sides of the child’s life, such as: physical effects, behavior effects and emotional effects (Jaffe-Gill et al 2007). This essay will discuss the causes and negative effects of child abuse as well as provide suggestions to assist the victims. It is completely...
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...Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The case of Brenna Marissa Bowman Walden University In the case of Brenna social and economic injustice was present in the areas of housing, education and healthcare. Brenna became a victim of sexual assault at the age of 15 by her mother’s boyfriend. When she disclosed to her mother about the sexual assault Brenna was asked to move out. There was an immediate lack of concern for Brenna’s well-being by her mother virtually kicking her out with no regard to how she would survive or continue going to school. Freud’s theory regarding the ego and psychosexual development states that: “perceiving welfare recipients as victims of psychologically abusive histories can result in character disorders that keep them in poverty” (Turner, K & Lehning, A. 2007). Brenna lived in a variety of situations, sometimes residing with friends for short periods and sometimes living in a youth shelter (Plummer, Makris, & Brocksen, 2014). During this period she attended high school intermittently but did not graduate. Her history of abuse continued as Brenna 18 moved in with her boyfriend, Cameron; she became pregnant with his child. Prior to the pregnancy, Cameron would often abuse her physically, verbally, and emotionally (Plummer, Makris, & Brocksen, 2014).When Brenna was 4 months pregnant, Cameron attempted to strangle her, so Brenna moved to a shelter. Although the shelter was willing to house Brenna and her newborn temporarily...
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...with one reason being social desirability. Another reason suggested by Hingson et al. for conservative numbers is that the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse rates of heavy drinking and driving while under the influence were higher for college students than for others the same age. This indicates that if college students drive more under the influence then traffic injury deaths may be higher because they estimated traffic injury deaths at the same rate as all 18 to 24 year olds. Hingson et al. explained that the increase in alcohol related injuries was significant and could not be attributed to changes in the population. The 2009 National Survey of Counseling Center Directors by Gallagher surveyed 302 centers. In the report, counseling center directors have identified increases over the past five years in drug use, alcohol abuse, and on-campus sexual assault concerns among other problems. If there has been an increase of substance use in college students over the past five years then the data provided by Hingson et al. are likely conservative numbers based on the increase and based on the reasons they provide in their studies. The concerns of college counseling center directors and number of deaths, arrests, and other problems indicate that there is a problem among college students when it comes to alcohol. Sexual assault among college students has been a key topic of study with several researchers studying the topic. In a review, Abbey et al. (2008) stated that one study...
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...In the article “The Science of Child Sexual Abuse the author talks about a lot of different things. Usually when a child has been sexually abused it is most commonly some family member or someone whom is close to the child. Some children are afraid to tell someone about what is going on because sometimes the person that is abusing them usually will threaten them and tell not to tell. Twenty percent of sexual abuse are committed by males have been reported. Because of this abuse some children may become depressed for feel down thinking that it is all their fault. Many children have lack of support from their parents or caregivers. When a child has been abused they will sometimes have night mares about the terrorizing event that may have took...
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...Sexual abuse in children and teens. From 2009-2013, CPS agencies found strong evidence to indicate that 63000 children a year were victims of sexual abuse. Most people don't understand why someone would want to rip the innocence from a child. Most perpetraitors end up in prison. Child sexual abuse is when someone innapropiately touches a child. A child cannot consent to any form of sexual activity. When someone engages with a child in this way, they are commiting a crime that can have lasting effects on the victim. Child sexual abuse is not always physical contact. Some forms of child sexual abuse are: fondling, intercourse, sex trafficking, exhibitionism, obscene phone calls or messages, also owning pornagraphic images or videos of a minor. This is usally seen in rural areas of low income single parent families with a love in partner and with multiple children. Physical abuse is also seen, and this is when disciplinary actions get out of hand. In serious cases the parent or guardian is removed and the child is placed with a family member or foster family for the time being. After a child is placed in the system there are services provided to the families that need assistance with the protection and care of the child. The system arranges adoption or permanent family conection for the child once they leave foster...
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...of Childhood Sexual Abuse Shobila Kaligounder Marymount University Introduction As per UNICEF’s (2014) definition, sexual violence against children comprises any sexual activities imposed by an adult on a child against which the child is entitled to protection by criminal law. This includes: (a) The inducement or coercion of a child to engage in any unlawful or psychologically harmful sexual activity; (b) The use of children in commercial sexual exploitation; (c) The use of children in audio or visual images of child sexual abuse; and (d) Child prostitution, sexual slavery, sexual exploitation in travel and tourism, trafficking for purposes of sexual exploitation (within and between countries), sale of children for sexual purposes and forced marriage. Sexual activities are also considered as abuse when committed against a child by another child if the offender is significantly older than the victim or uses power, threat or other means of pressure. Consensual sexual activities between children are not considered as sexual abuse if the children are older than the age limit defined by the State Party. In spite of a clear definition for child sexual abuse violence in the lives of children is so real and as an international community we do very little to protect them. There is also a dearth of data to prove the prevalence of violence due to the hidden nature of the abuse and gives a false notion that it is a rare occurrence. Children are vulnerable to sexual victimization...
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