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Use of Nonanatomical Dolls in the Sexual Abuse Interview.

Authors :
Britton, Helen L.
O'Keefe, Mary Allyce
Source :
Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal. 1991 15(4):567-573.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

This study of 136 children (aged 2 to 10 years) found that children referred for medical evaluation of sexual abuse will use sexually explicit behavior to demonstrate what has happened to them with nonanatomical dolls as frequently as when they are interviewed with anatomically detailed ones. (Author/DB)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0145-2134
Volume :
15
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ437704
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research