Sexual Assault of Males in Late Adolescence: A Hidden Phenomenon

Males are more at risk of sexual assault and consequent psychological problems than is generally believed. The existing knowledge base is reviewed and discussed. Although few services exist for this population, awareness on the part of school counselors and personnel can provide opportunities for su...

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Published in:Professional school counseling 1998-12, Vol.2 (2), p.153-160
Main Authors: Isely, Paul J., Busse, Wilma, Isely, Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescence
Adolescents
Adults
Age
Aggression
Assault
At Risk Persons
Behavior Problems
Child Abuse
Child molestation
Correctional Institutions
Counselor Role
Depression (Psychology)
Emotional Problems
Family (Sociological Unit)
FEATURES: FOCUS ON SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Females
High Schools
Incidence
Late Adolescents
Laws
Males
Men
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Rape
Resistance (Psychology)
School Counseling
School Counselors
Secondary Education
Sexual Abuse
Sexual assault
Sexual Identity
Substance Abuse
Victims of Crime
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Summary:Males are more at risk of sexual assault and consequent psychological problems than is generally believed. The existing knowledge base is reviewed and discussed. Although few services exist for this population, awareness on the part of school counselors and personnel can provide opportunities for survivors to process these experiences. (EMK)
ISSN:1096-2409
2156-759X