NCJ Number
238259
Journal
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse Volume: 20 Issue: 6 Dated: November-December 2011 Pages: 657-676
Date Published
December 2011
Length
20 pages
Annotation
This study assessed whether certain child, family, or child protection services variables would likely increased reports of child sexual abuse recurrence by type of reporter.
Abstract
This study identified selected child factors (e.g., age, gender, race/ethnicity, disabilities, prior victimization, and relationship to perpetrator of abuse), family risk factors (e.g., substance abuse, domestic violence, inadequate housing, and financial problems), and services provided by child protective services that likely increased reports of child sexual abuse recurrence by type of reporter. Survival analysis was conducted using the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System data set of 2002-2004. Child disability, being a prior victim, having a perpetrator as a caregiver, family financial problems, and receiving family supportive services increased the likelihood for reports of child sexual abuse by mandated reporters. Being Hispanic, having a disability, having a perpetrator as a caregiver, financial problems, and receiving family preservation services statistically decreased the likelihood for reports of child sexual abuse recurrence. (Published Abstract)