Treating the Young Male Victim of Sexual Assault - Issues and Intervention

• NCJ Number: 102034
• Author(s): E Porter
• Date Published: 1986
• Length: 88 pages
• Corporate Author: Prison Research Education Action Project
• Sale Source: Safer Society Press
• Publication Type: Best Practice/State-of-the-Art Review
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This monograph addresses society's neglect of boy victims of sexual assault, identification of such victimization, and treatment modalities from crisis intervention through group therapy and termination from the program.

Abstract

The author emphasizes that boys not only are frequently victims of molestation, but are more likely than girls to hide their victimization. A discussion of the neglect of young male victims focuses on sex role expectations and the perception of same-sex assault as evidence of homosexuality. Ways that therapists or social workers can help boys disclose a sexual assault are outlined. The book considers the benefits and pitfalls of individual, family, and group therapy, as well as crisis intervention and intake methods. Two stages in developing a therapeutic group are described: (1) creating group cohesion and a safe environment and (2) working through treatment issues such as power and empowerment, intimacy and sexual identity, and guilt. Aids for therapists, including a sexual history questionnaire, are appended.