Sheryl Kubiak receives funding from local foundations, including Flinn, Michigan Health Endowment Fund, and Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan, as well as federal and state grants. Erin B. Comartin does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. The recent indictment of Jeffrey Epstein for sex trafficking highlights the importance of understanding sex offenses perpetrated by women.
Sexual Victimization by Women Is More Common Than Previously Known
Sexual Victimization by Women Is More Common Than Previously Known - Scientific American
FCSO are a powerful social taboo. Even professionals in the healthcare or justice system were shown to respond inappropriately in cases of child sexual abuse committed by women. As a result, offences of FCSO may be underreported and therefore difficult to research. The lack of scientific data on FSCO lowers the quality of child protection and treatment services.
The Understudied Female Sexual Predator
Intrigued, she began to investigate: Was sexual violence against men more common than previously thought? The inquiry was a timely one. But the same conversation needs to happen for men. Other men? In what proportions?
Markham , Little Rock, AR , Interventions for child sexual abusers should take into account their perspectives on the context of their offenses, but no descriptions of everyday life from the offender's point of view have been published. This study therefore explored female offenders' views of their strengths and challenges. The content analysis yielded coding decisions organized in three themes.
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