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HD_300 1stEdition Lecture 12 Outline of Last Lecture I. DemographicsII. Types of Sexual AbuseIII. PreconditionsIV. The perpetrator V. Issue of ConsentVI.Incesta. Myths about incestVII. Factors contributing to sexual abuse a. Childhood experiences of the offenderb. Cultural normsc. Vulnerable role relationshipsd. Partner characteristicse. Factors that make the child readily available to the abuserf. Factors affecting self-esteem of perpetratorg. Child factorsOutline of Current Lecture I. Child incest victimsa. Physical symptomsII. Adult Survivorsa. Psychiatric syndromes associated withIII. ReportingIV. Andrew Vachss Interview (video)V. Introduction to Sexual Abuse outside the homeVI. PedophiliaVII. PedophilesVIII. TreatmentIX. Types of PedophilesCurrent LectureChild Incest Victims- Internal and external behavior problems- Psychological problems- Physical symptomso Walk “funny” (maybe due to a sexually transmitted disease)o Odoro Blood or other drainage on underwearo STDsThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.o Pregnancy o Bruising or laceration on genitalia, rectal area, or inner thighs- Age inappropriate sexual behavior- Reluctance to be with a certain persono Don’t want to be left with abuser Adult Survivors- Almost every known psychiatric syndrome has been reported in association with past sexual abuse including:o Frigidity or promiscuity o Delinquencyo Depressiono Suicidal ideation, attempts, completion o Phobiaso Psychosis (including post-partum)o Eating disorderso Anxiety attackso Post traumatic stress disordero Dissociative disorders  Includes multiple personality/dissociative identity disorder >95% have had history of sexual abuse Reporting- Disclosure is problematico The absence of visible scarso The tendency of the victim to accept responsibility for the abuse o The strong emotional bond between the child and the perpetrator o Identification is contingent upon the actions of the victim or family members Unit 11: Sexual Abuse (Extra-Familial)Andrew Vachss Interview- In order to forgive you must…o Get angry- seek vengeanceo I’m sorry it wasn’t your fault- they should tell you that- 3 types of offenderso Inadequateo Crazy (psychiatric)o Evil (hurt for own pleasure and profit- choice of conduct)- What is a chicken hawk?o Elders Picking up young victimso people hanging out around public places looking for young vulnerable children - The perpetrator identifies and threatens what?o Source of love- The least safe place for a childo Their own home- To feel is…. To act is…o Sick, evil- Children of the secreto There are so many adults that are survivors of abuse, could make an entire voting flock- Crime for which you are least likely to be arrested o incest- Oprah law o National registryo Sexual felony Introduction- Children are:o Vulnerable to sexual abuse from many individuals o often placed at risk by inadequate parental supervision or judgment- More juveniles are offending o approx 50% of victims report their offender was under age 20o 50%-70% of perps. begin offending in their teens- Females molested outside of the homeo 15% by strangersPedophilia- Term derived from two Greek wordso Philia (love)o Pedeiktos (young children)Pedophiles- Individuals who have a sexual interest in children - Choose careers that put them in contact with childreno Teachers, YMCA youth, scout leaders, camp counselors- Hang out in places where children congregateo Parks, malls, arcades, playgrounds- Seek relationships with children because:o View children as non-conflictual partnerso Think children can satisfy their emotional needso Sexual orientation/gratification is associated with childreno Start offending earlyo Many do not limit their offenses to one type of victim (multiple paraphilias)o No one typical child molester personality profile  Present with a number of personality styles and psychopathologyo Pedophilia may have a biological basis (research is still ongoing) Genetic Hormonal Endocrineo offenders tend to project blame and fail to take responsibility for their actions  5 levels of denial:-- Denial of fact, - Denial of responsibility, - Denial of sexual intent, - Denial of wrongfulness, - Denial of self-determinationTreatment- Effectiveness of treatment questionedo Behavior may be altered; underlying pathology resistant to treatment General consensus is that pedophilia cannot be “cured”- Recidivism rates (going back to doing the same activity)o Lower for those who have been treated o Rates increase over timeo Range from 10% - 60%Types of Pedophiles- Situational molester (regressed)o No interest in children until adult relationships break downo Often marriedo Usually prefer adult partner o Offending may be associated with a crisiso Abuse is less


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