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The Prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse in Out-of-Home Care: Increased Risk for Children with a Mild Intellectual Disability
- Source :
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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities . Jan 2016 29(1):83-92. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Background: Children without disabilities in out-of-home care have a higher risk of child sexual abuse [CSA (Euser et al. 2013)]. In this study, we examined the year prevalence of CSA in out-of-home care for children with a mild intellectual disability, and compared it with the prevalence in out-of-home care for non-disabled children and children in the general population. Materials and Methods: Professionals (N = 104) from out-of-home care facilities reported cases of CSA that occurred in 2010 for the children they worked with (N = 1,650). Results: In out-of-home care for children with a mild intellectual disability, 9.8 per 1,000 children were victims of CSA. This prevalence was significantly higher than in regular out-of-home care and in the general population. Conclusion: Children with a mild intellectual disability in out-of-home care have an increased risk of CSA. Adequate education and support for both children and caregivers is necessary to recognize and prevent further sexual abuse.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1360-2322
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1087822
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12160