Child Sexual Abuse

Viliardos, Laura; Neil, Murphy; Sue, McAndrew

Abstract

Childhood sexual abuse is a major concern. This chapter explores childhood sexual abuse, an international public health problem, with similar prevalence rates in both Western and non-Western societies. Definitions and prevalence rates of child sexual abuse are offered, and the short- and long-term consequences of child sexual abuse on those subjected to it are considered. Legislation within England and Wales is outlined as an example, and a discussion of available services is presented.

Citation

Viliardos, L., Neil, M., & Sue, M. (2023). Child Sexual Abuse. In P. Ali, & M. M. Rogers (Eds.), Gender-Based Violence: A Comprehensive Guide (53-66). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05640-6

• Online Publication Date: Jun 1, 2023
• Publication Date: Jun 2, 2023
• Deposit Date: Aug 7, 2023
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 53-66
• Edition: 1st
• Book Title: Gender-Based Violence: A Comprehensive Guide
• Chapter Number: 4
• ISBN: 9783031056390
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05640-6