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Legal proceedings, reforms, and emerging issues in child sexual abuse cases
Author(s) -
Bulkley Josephine
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
behavioral sciences and the law
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.649
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1099-0798
pISSN - 0735-3936
DOI - 10.1002/bsl.2370060203
Subject(s) - statutory law , child abuse , mental health , sexual abuse , suicide prevention , child sexual abuse , poison control , human factors and ergonomics , criminology , psychiatry , psychology , medicine , political science , medical emergency , law
Abstract Criminal and civil proceedings are outlined for cases of intrafamilial child abuse. Statutory reforms and court decisions in the area of sex abuse are reviewed, citing their potential beneficial and harmful effects on both offenders and victims. Finally, the roles of children and mental health experts in court proceedings are discussed.