3.2 CSA

Question 1

Any definition of CSA is dependent on (3) HCV

Answer 1

Historical period
Cultural context
Values & orientation of specific group

Question 2

1978 National Centre on Child Abuse & Neglect definition:

Answer 2

Between adult & child when child is being used for sexual stimulation of perp or another person.

Question 3

FOUR KEY COMPONENTS OF CSA (BEST)

Answer 3

Broadly defined in order to include extra/intrafam
Emphasizes adult exploitation of authority
Sexual exp. includes contact & non-contaft
The age or maturational advantage of perp

Question 4

T/F Children are able to consent to CSA

Answer 4

False

Question 5

According to official records, CSA makes up what % of child maltreatment stats?

Answer 5

10

Question 6

Age of CSA victims?

Answer 6

3months-18

Question 7

Average age of victims? Call..

Answer 7

9-11

Question 8

Most vulnerable age & most likely to be abused?

Answer 8

7-12 Female

Question 9

Why are males underrepresented? (4 EEAP)

Answer 9

Expectation boys should be dominant/self-reliant
Early sex experiences ‘normal’
Assoc. with homosexuality
Pressure not to express helplessness/vulnerability

Question 10

Average age of perp?

Answer 10

32 - although juveniles are underrepresented

Question 11

Most sexual offenders develop ______ ________ _______ before 18.

Answer 11

Devious Sexual Interest

Question 12

Gender of abusers?

Answer 12

75% are male

Question 13

Female perpetrators are often these 4 things: (ALAA)

Answer 13

Accomplices of males
Lonely & isolated single parents
Adolescent babysitters
Adult women & adolescent boys

Question 14

Official reported cases tend to be more intra or extrafamilial?

Answer 14

Intrafamilial

Question 15

Males are more likely to be abused by __________ and females are more likely to be abused by _______

Answer 15

Strangers

Family

Question 16

3 Levels of CSA

Answer 16

Least serious - touching
Serious - fondling/simulated/digital
Very serious - completed intercourse/lingus

Question 17

Abuse is initiated in 4 stages (4 - SGCC)

Answer 17

Selection
Grooming
Coercion
Conditioning

Question 18

Adolescent prostitutes often share characteristics such as:

Answer 18

Hx of P&SA
IPV
Drugs/alcohol

Question 19

Adolescent prostitutes often have what status?

Answer 19

Runaway Youth

Question 20

Pathology including MI or MR are only __________ of offenders

Answer 20

Minority

Question 21

In addition to pathology what else contributes to perpetration of CSA?

Answer 21

Less severe pathology
Deviant sexual arousal
Disinhibitors - drugs, alcohol

Question 22

T/F Abnormal male hormones and androgens may contribute to CSA

Answer 22

TRUE

Question 23

T/F Much research shows that CSA leads to adult perpetration

Answer 23

TRUE - however not necessarily true, as many don’t grow up to abuse

Question 24

Many perps also have a hx of…

Answer 24

CPA

Question 25

One theory claims the offender abuses children to...

Answer 25

Resolve/master own anxiety from abuse

Question 26

Through modelling the offender learns that sexual gratification can be gained through...

Answer 26

Victimization of children

Question 27

Now, more theories believe that there are...

Answer 27

Multiple contributing factors to CSA

Question 28

Some factors that contribute to CSA? (3-SLI)

Answer 28

Sociocognitive deficits Lack of empathy Deficits in interpersonal intimacy

Question 29

T/F CSA is a symptom of a functional family system.

Answer 29

FALSE - dysfunctional

Question 30

Risk factors re mother?

Answer 30

Disability/Illness | Working outside of home

Question 31

Contemporary explanations view the mother's role as contributing to a child's abuse or vulnerability?

Answer 31

Vulnerability

Question 32

Societal attitudes towards CSA? (2 IC)

Answer 32

Inequality between M&F | Children & women = minority

Question 33

The picture box is also to blame. How? (PMC)

Answer 33

Portrayals of sexuality & children Misperception that females WANT violent sex cont. Child porn

Question 34

T/F Child porn leads to CSA always.

Answer 34

FALSE - mixed reviews

Question 35

T/F There is a standardized treatment plan for all perpetrators of CSA.

Answer 35

False - Individual

Question 36

Therapists must monitor this in working with perps.

Answer 36

Countertransference

Question 37

The primary goal of treating victims? (ABCS)

Answer 37

Alleviation of symptoms Behaviour mod (self-injury) Sex therapy (dysfunction) CBT to overcome distortions

Question 38

This therapy can be used to teach survivors how to express anger appropriately and set boundaries, problem-solving, coping & interpersonal relationship skills.

Answer 38

PLAY Therapy

Question 39

Primary goal of treating perps?

Answer 39

Reduce likelihood of repeat offences

Question 40

Medical approaches to treating perps? ABCD

Answer 40

Aversion Brain Castration Drug

Question 41

Parents United is a group for after the perp has been treated individually

Answer 41

Traditional & Family Systems Approaches

Question 42

Prevention of CSA? (PET)

Answer 42

Education! For children & parents - S&S Parental role in empowerment Tx for parents w hx of CSA