Background Violence against children is an issue of serious concern. Stigma impacts coping
with childhood trauma. A central aspect regarding disclosing trauma and seeking help is the …

Background Evidence from attrition studies indicates that complainants who experience
sexual assault on more than one occasion and by different perpetrators (ie sexual …

In this study the authors examine the effect respondent gender, victim age, and offender
treatment programs have upon public attitudes towards sex offenders. A community sample …

While adolescents report the highest rates of sexual abuse victimization, few studies have
investigated how child sexual abuse (CSA) cases involving adolescent complainants may …

When the names of child victims and other identifying information appear in the media it can
exacerbate trauma, complicate recovery, discourage future disclosures and inhibit …

Purpose. Victims of rape are often attributed a certain amount of responsibility, which is often
translated into reduced victim credibility and fewer convictions in the courtroom. The …

Myths and misconceptions surrounding the nature of sexual assault play a role in shaping
the perceptions of victims as credible and perpetrators as culpable. Defense attorneys often …

Youth who are blamed for their sexual abuse may experience increased negative outcomes,
such as amplified self-blame. Similarly, blaming nonoffending parents can impede their …

Crime and violence threaten people's safety and overall well-being around the globe.
Youths represent a large fraction of the victims and perpetrators of violent crime …

This study examined attitudes toward the application of adult sex offender legislation to
juvenile sex offenders. Participants were randomly assigned to one of nine conditions. In the …