SEXUAL ABUSE IN CHILDHOOD – OUTCOMES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HELP
Journal Title: Acta Neuropsychologica - Year 2016, Vol 14, Issue 2
Abstract
Sexual abuse in children is a very frequent problem nowadays. Both the press and television present numerous cases of sexual deviances, with children and youth under the age of 16 being the object of interest. There are many difficulties in determining what really sexual abuse is. Despite countless definitions of this problem, there is no common explanation of the term “sexual abuse” for the medical and social sciences. The term “sexual abuse” is often used interchangeably with the term “sexual violence”, which may take various forms, the most common being voyeurism, manipulation near the genitals and incest. Sexual abuse carries many negative consequences for the physical and mental health of a child. As a result, apart from medical actions, a very important issue remains the work of a psychologist with a child at risk, during which the parents and the child’s guardians should also be involved. Psychological help for a child is essential in the process of returning matters to the level functioning prior to the child falling victim to sexual violence.
Authors and Affiliations
Katarzyna Naszydłowska, Danuta Kossak
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