Is sexual abuse of children with disabilities disclosed? A retrospecive analysis of child disability and the likelihood of sexual abuse among those attending Norwegian hospitals

According to North American studies, disabled children are at 2-3 times greater risk of being sexually abused than non-disabled. Kvam offers the results of research designed to investigate if this is the case for Norwegian children, and to find characteristics within the handicapped group suspected...

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Published in:Child abuse & neglect 2000-08, Vol.24 (8), p.1073
Main Author: Marit Hoem Kvam
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child abuse & neglect
Comparative studies
People with disabilities
Sex crimes
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Summary:According to North American studies, disabled children are at 2-3 times greater risk of being sexually abused than non-disabled. Kvam offers the results of research designed to investigate if this is the case for Norwegian children, and to find characteristics within the handicapped group suspected of being sexually assaulted.
ISSN:0145-2134
1873-7757