Sexual Abuse of Deaf Youth

Sexual Abuse of Deaf Youth

This paper addresses the scope, nature and incidence of sexual abuse of deaf children and the behavioral/emotional characteristics of sexually abused children and adolescents. The authors also address issues in the prevention, intervention and reporting of abuse. Specific resources which can be cont...

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Veröffentlicht in:American annals of the deaf (Washington, D.C. 1886) D.C. 1886), 1987-10, Vol.132 (4), p.256-262
Hauptverfasser: Sullivan, Patricia M., Vernon, McCay, Scanlan, John M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Child abuse
Child Abuse, Sexual - epidemiology
Child Abuse, Sexual - prevention & control
Child care
Child molestation
Child psychology
Childrens rights
Deafness
Deafness - psychology
Depersonalization
Fear
Female
Homes
Humans
Juvenile victims
Male
Medical sciences
Parents
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Sex Education
Social services
United States
Victimology
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Zusammenfassung:This paper addresses the scope, nature and incidence of sexual abuse of deaf children and the behavioral/emotional characteristics of sexually abused children and adolescents. The authors also address issues in the prevention, intervention and reporting of abuse. Specific resources which can be contacted for assistance, consultation or diagnostic treatment services for suspected or identified victims of child sexual abuse are described.
ISSN:0002-726X
1543-0375
1543-0375
DOI:10.1353/aad.2012.0614