The research examined the relationship between knowledge of faith-based church leaders regarding the facts of child sexual abuse and the practice of child sexual abuse prevention steps utilized within the church. It examined the historical, theological, biblical, and ethical concerns about child sexual abuse and the church. The biblical accounts of David and Bathsheba along with the story of Tamar and Amnon were reflected upon within the historical and biblical context of sexual abuse. The theological understanding of sin and its results was analyzed in the context of child sexual abuse. A chronological exploration of the history of child abuse in the United States along with statistics for the represented years was included in the study. Exploration of the abuse of power, the multileveled aspects of denial, the victim, the perpetrator, prevention steps available to the church and parental partnership were included. The common prevention steps discussed were: a written policy and procedure manual, screening form, interview, reference checks by phone or written, criminal background checks (fingerprinting), keeping doors open, windows in the classrooms, hall monitor system, a 2-adult rule, computer on-line check for sexual offenders, waiting six months from membership, prevention training at the local church, prevention training at denominational level, adequate church insurance, and a team of members ready to deal with any accusations that may occur. There was a description of the research process. The study was descriptive quantitative research by use of a research instrument (developed from the precedent literature and validated by an expert panel) that examined the relationship between knowledge and practice of faith-based church leaders regarding child sexual abuse and prevention. The research instrument consisted of five sections: Demographics, Likert Response Scale, Prevention Steps Checklist, Hindrances, and Comments. The Likert Response Scale included questions on knowledge of child sexual abuse facts, knowledge of prevention steps, higher education, and the issue of denial among church leaders. There were 213 seminary students who were church leaders that participated in the research study. Displays of the data, analysis of the data, and interpretation of the data were included along with a description of the research implications and applications, along with possible further research. Pearson r correlation was conducted to determine if there was a relationship found between knowledge and practice of church leaders. Recommendations were made to the church on the subject of child sexual abuse prevention. / This item is only available to students and faculty of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. If you are not associated with SBTS, this dissertation may be purchased from <a href="http://disexpress.umi.com/dxweb">http://disexpress.umi.com/dxweb</a> or downloaded through ProQuest's Dissertation and Theses database if your institution subscribes to that service.

O presente trabalho consiste em um estudo do incesto entre pai e filha (ou padrasto e enteada) a partir de um enfoque psicanalítico. A prática clínica serve como ponto de partida para a reflexão, que se desenvolve através da aplicação da psicanálise na compreensão dos aspectos emocionais presentes nas situações em questão. A interdição ao incesto é considerada um elemento fundamental no desenvolvimento do ser humano, tanto no nível individual ou familiar, como no que se refere ao aspecto social. O incesto entre pai e filha transgride esta norma, denunciando uma falha ou distorção no exercício das funções parentais, que são referências básicas para o desenvolvimento emocional. Os conceitos de narcisismo e de superego são utilizados na compreensão da dinâmica psicológica envolvida na violência sexual incestuosa cometida por pais. Esta pode, em alguns casos, denotar um nível de angústia que ameaça o funcionamento psíquico, para o qual a única resposta que se afigura, para determinado perfil de pessoas, é a atuação violenta. A concretização do incesto corresponde à realização dos impulsos proibidos identificados como a base do complexo de Édipo. No entanto, a prática clínica demostra que a atuação incestuosa geralmente não corresponde à simples satisfação direta destes impulsos, o que se confirma na ampla variabilidade de configurações emocionais presentes em diferentes famílias com ocorrência de incesto. Diversos contextos e diferentes repercussões associam-se a cada vivência de incesto, que deve ser analisada em sua complexidade e em sua particularidade / This work is a study of the incest between father and daughter (or step father and step daughter) under the light of the Psychoanalysis. The clinical practice helps as a starting point in this reflection, that develops itself through the applied psychoanalysis for the understanding of the existing emotional aspects in the observed situations . The interdiction of the incest is considered to be a fundamental element for human development, at a personal level, at a family level, and even as a social aspect. The incest between father and daughter infringes this rule, denouncing a failure or distortion within the parental duty, which is very important on ones emotional growth. This research uses concepts of narcissism and superego to understand the psychological dynamics involved in incestuous sexual abuse practiced by the father. In some cases, such actions denote a high anguish level, which threatens the proper mental functioning in a way that the only possible response, to a certain profile of people, is through violent actions. The incest act relates to the acting out of forbidden impulses identified as the basis for the Oedipus complex. However, the clinical practice demonstrates that the incestuous attitude doesnt relate simply to the direct satisfaction of these impulses. The wide variability of emotional configurations in each of the different families with incestuous history, confirms that. Diverse family environments and different repercussions relate to each incestuous experience. Each occurrence should be evaluated within its complexity and peculiarity

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This thesis explores the impact on non-offending priests of a two-dimensional crisis for the Roman Catholic Church: the scandal of child sexual abuse by some in its clergy compounded by the unsatisfactory response to the crisis by the Church hierarchy. Child sexual abuse, although particularly difficult for the Church because of its taboo nature, has erupted as a scandal across British society and in many other countries. Extensive attention by the media, governments, the Catholic and other churches and various organizations has focused on safeguarding children and punishing the guilty, including institutions which, like the Catholic Church, sought to cover it up. The personal and professional problems of non-offending Catholic priests do not seem to have been recognised and addressed. Hence the question - "What is the impact on non-offending Catholic Priests in England and Wales of the sexual abuse of minors by the clergy". To collect data on the problems facing innocent priests, I opted for a qualitative research methodology, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), using a Hermeneutic approach to interpret in-depth the results of interviews with six priests selected on a representative basis from among priests in England and Wales. IPA helps the researcher to develop an "insider perspective", one I already possessed as a long-serving Catholic priest. My priestly position and my additional knowledge of both counselling and safeguarding enabled me as a researcher to overcome the difficult taboo nature of the subject to elicit from the participants a deeper understanding of the problems common to all of them as individuals. The findings from my six intensive interviews reveal eight broad areas of concern, superordinate themes which continue to seriously affect how they view other priests, their confidence in themselves as priests, their perception of their role in ministering to children and their faith in the establishment they serve. They also reveal that the Catholic Church, despite being the fount of their religious and moral lives and their employer, is not addressing these concerns in a co-ordinated way, or at all. One of the superordinate themes, betrayal, bridges both dimensions of the crisis as priests struggle to deal with brother priests who have betrayed them and with the Church which is both a victim and a perpetrator of betrayal. The experiences my interviewees shared with me offer a previously ignored insight into the experience of being, as far as I can ascertain, non-offending priests in a society which seems to regard all Roman Catholic priests with increasing suspicion because of the child abuse scandal. The data unearthed in this thesis is not presented as the views of all priests in England and Wales or in the rest of the international Church. But the commonality of the global child sex abuse scandal and the scandalous early response to it by the Church in all countries, and the commonality of the views by my representative sample of priests in England and Wales present a challenge to the Catholic Church, and indeed other institutions, to investigate further and respond to the adverse effects of the crisis on innocent priests.

Child sexual abuse is a pervasive crime that has numerous negative short and long-term impacts on its victims, as well as negative impacts for society. Modus Operandi (MO) is defined as a pattern of perpetration utilized by those who commit CSA to successfully abuse a child without detection. Understanding how CSA is perpetrated through MO is essential, as this construct influences both prevention of CSA, and treatment for victims and perpetrators. The Modus Operandi Questionnaire (Kaufman, 1991; MOQ) is the first and most comprehensive measurement tool for CSA MO, and is utilized by both researchers and clinicians. This study provides an up-to-date factor analysis of the MOQ, breaking the measure into five stage-based scales (i.e.; Accessing the victim, Gaining the victim's trust, Gaining the victim's cooperation, Sexual Abuse, and Silencing after the abuse). Each stage-based scale was analyzed through Exploratory Factor Analysis to determine structure followed by a Confirmatory Factor Analysis to examine model fit, as well as loadings of first-order factors onto their respective stage-based second order factors. Although model fit for all five scales can be improved, the results of this study determined reliable factors within all five scales, and show a structure that can be utilized to further inform research, treatment, and prevention of CSA.

This thesis investigates established theoretical and embodied accounts of identities excluded within Western heteronormative society in order to seek out how those embodiments and theories may parallel what is contended that another impossible subject position -- the child male victim of adult female sexual violence.

The current study sought to determine the utilization and effectiveness of art therapy with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, as perceived by mental health professionals. A total of 33 participants consisting of marriage and family therapists, masters of social work level clinicians and one doctorate level were surveyed. A self-constructed survey, created by the researcher was distributed to the participants. Results demonstrate that about one third of participants perceived art therapy to be moderately effective in reducing male and female issues surrounding childhood sexual abuse. No significant results were found when comparing the effectiveness of art therapy on males versus females. The study also shows that art therapy is under-utilized. The current study is limited by a small sample size, as well as little experience with art therapy utilization. This study contributes to social work knowledge by providing an awareness of art therapy treatment utilization with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Future research regarding art therapy should consider mental health practitioners’ lack of knowledge and possible under-utilization of art therapy in order to determine its true effectiveness

A significant proportion of child sexual abuse perpetration is committed by juvenile sexual offenders (JSOs), a subgroup of offenders whose patterns of offending, or "modus operandi," have been found to be markedly different compared to their adult counterparts (Kaufman et al., 1996; Kaufman et al., 1998). Many of these JSOs commit sexual abuse perpetration while acting as a babysitter, or a temporary supervisor to their victim. The present study investigates the routine activities of JSOs and their victims’ caregivers that are associated with the JSO being placed into a supervisory role. The study also investigates subgroup differences in the use of modus operandi strategies between JSO supervisors and non-supervisors. Data from this study included 370 JSO participants from four states. Results indicated that parents needs for childcare assistance predicts JSO supervisor status over perpetrators efforts to get the child alone and disruptions to parents lives. Furthermore, JSO acting as a supervisor was associated with more frequent use of modus operandi strategies overall and more frequent use of bribes and enticements to gain their victim’s compliance. There were no differences between JSO supervisors and non-supervisors on the threats and coercion subscale. Finally, no victim characteristics, JSO characteristics, or disruptions to parents lives, significantly moderated the relationship between JSO supervisor status and strategic grooming. Findings have important implications for research and policy related to child sexual abuse prevention and intervention.

Sex offenders are commonly grouped into categories based on the characteristics (e.g., victim age, relationship to offender) of their victims for criminal sentencing and treatment purposes. The purpose of this quantitative, quasi-experimental study was to address the gap in the lack of literature comparing recidivism rates among biological fathers and male parental figures who committed incestuous child sexual abuse in Hawai'i against children 15 years or younger. This study was the first attempt in the state to examine the number of inmates who had completed their maximum sentences and were later returned to prison for new felony incest offenses. Secondary data were obtained from the Safety Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP) within the state of Hawai'i Department of Public Safety (DPS) from the years 1988 to 2013. Areas of recidivism and crimes involving biological fathers, stepfathers, boyfriends of the victims' mothers, foster parents, and hana'i family members were included (N = 1,727). Three hundred and ten met the criteria for the current study. The study had 2 independent variables: the offender's relationship to the victim (e.g., biological, adoptive, stepparent, foster parent or hana'i family members); or the residency status of the offender (e.g., lived with the victim versus did not live with the victim). The dependent variable was the recidivism rates of the incest offenders (i.e., new incest offense convictions). Analysis of these variables using the ï?£2 with Cramer's V statistical test lacked statistical significance as there was no documented evidence of recidivism in either group. The potential for social change and clinical significance still exists. Further analysis of the effectiveness of the SOTP may aid in sustaining low recidivism rates.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence rates and effects of child sexual abuse in both deaf and hearing individuals living in Utah. A total of 104 deaf and 69 hearing individuals responded to the survey. The survey inquired about participants' experiences with sexual abuse and their mental health status. The difference in rates of abuse between the two groups was not statistically significant. However, deaf individuals tended to be abused more often than hearing individuals. Deaf victims also experienced more severe forms of abuse and were abused more frequently than hearing victims. However, hearing victims experienced the use of force during abuse more often than deaf victims. The difference in mental health status between the deaf and hearing groups was not statistically significantly different. However, the difference between the total deaf group and the total hearing group was statistically significant, the deaf group reporting more problems than the hearing group.