A Sourcebook on Child Sexual Abuse

by David Finkelhor

Overview

- How widespread is child sexual abuse?

- Which groups of children are at greatest risk?

- Why do offenders offend?

- What are the initial and long-term effects of sexual abuse on victims?

- How can child sexual abuse be prevented?

- How should researchers approach the problem?

David Finkelhor is a leading researcher in the field of family violence and child sexual abuse. He is the author of two previous books on the subject, Sexually Victimized Children and Child Sexual Abuse: New Theory and Research.

Finkelhor is also known for his work in other areas of family violence. He is a co-editor of Dark Side of

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803927490
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	05/01/1986
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.63(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction - David Finkelhor
Prevalence - Stephanie Doyle Peters, Gail Elizabeth Wyatt and David Finkelhor
High Risk Children - David Finkelhor and Larry Baron
Abusers - Sharon Araji and David Finkelhor
A Review of the Research
Abusers - David Finkelhor
Special Topics
Initial and Long Term Effects - Angela Browne and David Finkelhor
A Review of the Research
Initial and Long Term Effects - David Finkelhor and Angela Browne
A Conceptual Framework
Designing New Studies - David Finkelhor
Prevention - David Finkelhor
A Review of Programs and Research