Child sexual abuse by different classes and types of perpetrator: Prevalence and trends from an Australian national survey

CONCLUSIONS: CSA by adults has declined, indicating positive impacts of prevention efforts. However, CSA by adolescents has increased. Further declines in CSA by adults are required and possible. Targeted prevention of CSA by adolescents must be prioritised.PMID:38061281 | DOI:10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106562

Source: Child Abuse and Neglect - December 7, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Ben Mathews David Finkelhor Rosana Pacella James G Scott Daryl J Higgins Franziska Meinck Holly E Erskine Hannah J Thomas David Lawrence Eva Malacova Divna M Haslam Delphine Collin-V ézina Source Type: research