Behavioral Science
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Abuse and Aggression 59<br />
Which gender is more likely to report<br />
sexual abuse during their lifetime?<br />
Which gender is most likely to<br />
be the perpetrator of child<br />
sexual abuse?<br />
Will the perpetrator of a child sexual<br />
abuse more likely be a stranger or<br />
someone the child knows?<br />
What are some traits of child sexual<br />
abusers?<br />
What is the primary age range of<br />
children who are victims of<br />
sexual abuse?<br />
What emotions is the victim of a child<br />
sexual abuse likely to experience?<br />
What are the common physical signs<br />
of child sexual abuse?<br />
What are common psychological signs<br />
of child sexual abuse?<br />
What are common physical signs of<br />
elder sexual abuse?<br />
What types of emotional abuse do<br />
children experience?<br />
Girls → 25% will report vs 12% boys<br />
Males<br />
Relative or acquaintance (eg, father,<br />
uncle, friend of the family, etc)<br />
Interpersonal relationship problems<br />
(eg, marriage problems)<br />
History of substance abuse<br />
May have a history of pedophilia<br />
9 to 12 years of age<br />
Guilt<br />
Shame<br />
Fear of abuser’s response if he or she<br />
notified someone else of his or her<br />
experience<br />
Sexually transmitted infection<br />
(eg, human papillomavirus [HPV],<br />
herpes, chlamydia)<br />
Recurrent urinary tract infection<br />
(UTI)<br />
Genital or anal injury<br />
Note: Physical signs may be absent in a<br />
victim of child sexual abuse.<br />
Inappropriate knowledge about sexual<br />
events out of proportion for a given age<br />
range<br />
Excessive initiation of sexual activity<br />
with peers<br />
Genital bruising<br />
Vaginal bleeding in women<br />
Lack of caregiver attention and love<br />
Physical neglect<br />
Caregiver rejection
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