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Risk Factors for Sexual Abuse

Research on factors associated with an increased risk of sexual abuse.

Family Environmental Characteristics as Risk Factors for Childhood Sexual Abuse
Benedict & Zautra
Journal of Clinical Psychology, 22(3), 1993
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Identifies family environmental characteristics that are risk factors for child sexual abuse.

Risk Factors for Child Sexual Abuse
Black, Heyman, & Slep
Aggression and Violent Behavior, 6(2-3), 2001
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Reviews risk and protective factors for child sexual abuse.

	Related Information Gateway Topics Child abuse & neglect: Sexual abuse

Updated on March 1, 2010