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The Prevalence and Circumstances of Child Sexual Abuse: Changes across a Decade.

Authors :
Wyatt, Gail E.
Loeb, Tamra Burns
Solis, Beatriz
Carmona, Jennifer Vargas
Romero, Gloria
Source :
Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal. Jan 1999 23(1):45-60.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

This study reports the prevalence of child sexual abuse in 338 African-American and European-American women and compares circumstances to data collected a decade ago. Thirty-four percent reported at least one incident prior to age 18. Ethnic differences were found relating to prevalence and number of incidents. (CR)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0145-2134
Volume :
23
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ581636
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research