1. A Historical Perspective -- 2. The Prevalence of Sexual Abuse During Childhood -- 3. Victims and Perpetrators -- 4. The Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse on Children -- 5. The Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse on Adults -- 6. Conclusions, Current Controversies, and Future Directions
Summary
This volume provides a critical review of the research on child abuse and offers a concise and clear guide to our current knowledge on the topic. Childhood Sexual Abuse sets out to inform rather than advocate, discusses the methodologies of research as well as their results, and highlights the limitations and the extent of current information
Analysis
Child psychopathology
Child sexual abuse
Evidence-Based Medicine
Sexually Abused Children
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 112-124) and index
