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Reports of sexual abuse of children in state care

a comparison between children with and without intellectual disability

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Reports of sexual abuse of children in state care

a comparison between children with and without intellectual disability

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Background
Little is known about the nature and reactions to sexual abuse of children with intellectual disability (ID). The aim was to fill this gap.

Method
Official reports of sexual abuse of children with ID in state care were examined (N = 128) and compared with children without ID (N = 48).

Results
Clear signs of penetration or genital touching by male (adolescent) peers or (step/foster) fathers were found in most ID reports. Victims often received residential care and disclosed themselves. Type of perpetrator seemed to affect the nature and reaction to the abuse. Cases of children with and without ID seemed to differ in location and reports to police.

Conclusions
Screening of (foster)homes seems crucial. Residential facilities should find a balance between independence of children and protection. Care providers should be trained in addressing sexual issues and sexual education, accounting for different types of perpetrators (peers/adults). Uniform reporting guidelines are needed.

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OrganisatieZuyd Hogeschool
AfdelingFaculteit Gezondheidszorg
LectoraatLectoraat Kennisontwikkeling Vaktherapieën (KenVak)
Gepubliceerd inJournal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Vol. 43, Uitgave: 2, Pagina's: 152-163
Datum2017-01-23
TypeArtikel
DOI10.3109/13668250.2016.1269881
TaalEngels

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