Abused Children

• Interviewing Child Witnesses by Anneli Larsson
30.05.2005 | Åkerman, Ingrid (Sweden)
The general aim of this thesis was to examine interviewing techniques for child witnesses. Specifically, the effectiveness of the cognitive interview with children was investigated. In addition, the self-reported practice of police officers who interview child witnesses was explored. ... More
• Child physical abuse - reports and interventions a thesis by Charlotta Lindell, Linköping University Sweden
12.04.2005 | Åkerman, Ingrid (Sweden)
Child physical abuse (75Kb) Published by   Created   12.04.2005 Updated   12.04.2005
• 16-year olds' understanding of sexual exploitation
17.12.2004 | Sundnes, Anita (Norway)
Summary of the report Responsibility in transition: 16-year olds' understanding of sexual exploitation, by social anthropologist Ingrid Smette (NOVA). The study explores how adolescents understand concepts relating to sexual exploitation and abuse. It also investigates their perceptions of youths' and ... More
• Girls on the Verge of Exploding? Voices on Sexual Abuse, Agency and Sexuality at a Youth Detention Home. Thesis by Carolina Överlien, Department of Child Studies, Linköping University
19.11.2004 | Åkerman, Ingrid (Sweden)
The thesis can be ordered from the Department of Child Studies, Linköping University, SE-581 83 Linköping arts301s.pdf abstract (17Kb) Published by   Created   19.11.2004 Updated   19.11.2004
• Summary report on sexual abuse of children with disabilities
16.01.2004 | Vedeler, Janikke Solstad
The reseracher Marit Hoem Kvam has conducted four studies on sexual abuse of children with disabilities, commissioned by Save the Children Norway. In this report (May 2003) a summary of these studies is published: "The studies show that disabled children ... More
• Experience of child abuse and opportunities to provide help.
14.09.2003 | Soonets, Ruth (Estonia)
Ene Tomberg (2003). Experience of child abuse and opportunities to provide help. Thesis for Masters degree. Tallinn Pedagogical University. Social Sciences Faculty. Department of Social work. The objective of the study is to find out the experience of teenagers regarding ... More
• Prevalence of different types of child abuse among the pupils of grades 5-9 attending Võrusoo Basic School and Võru Basic School No 1 and changes brought about by the activities of the project
10.01.2003 | Soonets, Ruth (Estonia)
The concept of child abuse is closely related to the context. Traditions as well as the official and unofficial childrearing practices differ across states and cultures. Things considered to be acceptable and natural in one society may be viewed as ... More
• Implementation of the Methods for Assessing Child Emotional Abuse in the Environment of Children?s Home
09.01.2003 | Soonets, Ruth (Estonia)
The concept of child abuse is relatively new in Estonian society since there was no discussion on child abuse, its types and causes before the restoration of independence of the Republic of Estonia. Now it has become evident that the ... More
• Practical work experience of Prevention Center Tootsi tuba of Estonian Society for Rehabilitation of Addicts with children problem behaviours.
08.01.2003 | Soonets, Ruth (Estonia)
This summary (Estelle Laane, 2000) is a overview of practical work experience of Prevention Center Tootsi tuba of Estonian Society for Rehabilitation of Addicts with children problem behaviours. The centre is mainly engaged in preventive work of criminal offence and ... More
• Risk factors for child physical abuse
31.12.2002 | Soonets, Ruth (Estonia)
This study investigates the risk and protective factors for child physical abuse (CPA) and Parent-to-child physical aggression (PCPA). This study investigates the risk and protective factors for child physical abuse (CPA) and Parent-to-child physical aggression (PCPA).Miler-Perrin & ... More
• Reflections of violence by children living at social welfare institutions of Ida-Virumaa
30.12.2002 | Soonets, Ruth (Estonia)
Most of the children in orphanages have a previous experience in abuse, forming a risk group both as victims and potential abusers and thus need special attention and protection. Emotional abuse as a frequent phenomenon is yet not acknowledged by ... More
• Psychiatric problems of delinquent girls and training program for them
30.12.2002 | Soonets, Ruth (Estonia)
According to the data of 2000/2001 of all Estonian minors who have committed criminal or administrative offence there were 184 children studying at residential care institutional schools. Kaagvere Special School is a closed institution for girls who have been sentenced ... More
• The Child in Statutory Care Proceedings
17.11.2002 |
The Child in Statutory Care Proceedings - Legal Security, Protection of Personal Integrity and Autonomy in Connection with Decisions on Statutory Care. A dissertation written by Titti Mattson, Lunds University, Faculty of Law This dissertation deals with the question of ... More
• Youth 2002 in Denmark A Survey conducted by Karin Helweg-Larsen and Helmer Bøving Larsen from the Danish National Institute of Public Health
28.10.2002 | Lars Lööf (CBSS)
The present report describes the results of a survey of the welfare of young people in Denmark. The survey comprises 6,203 pupils in 9th grade corresponding to 11% of this age group in Denmark. It was carried out in the ... More
• Sexual Abuse of Children - Discovery and Consequences
21.02.2002 |
by Carl-Göran Svedin, associate professor at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinic, BUP-Elefanten, University Hospital of Linköping, Sweden. Expert report from the National Board of Health and Welfare, Sweden. The report gives an overview of current research on the ... More
• Sexual Abuse of Children - Child Sexuality and Sexual Behaviour
21.02.2002 |
by IngBeth Larsson, Department of Health and Environment, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Linköping University, Sweden. Expert report from the National Board of Health and Welfare, Sweden. This report gives an overview of current research on child sexuality, ... More
• Attitudes among young adults towards sexual abuse and rape
20.12.2001 | Mossige, Svein (Norway)
What kind of attitudes do we find among ordinary young people toward sexual abuse, rape and sexuality in generale? Do young people report about sexual experiences that can have any connection with these attitudes? How can we understand these attitudes? ... More
• new documentCases of sexual abuse in Norway - their fate in the legal system
20.12.2001 | Mossige, Svein (Norway)
By the time criminal charges are pressed some time or even years can have passed since the last act of severe sexual assault took place. Survey data show that out of all sexual assault cases reported i 1997 nearly 61% ... More
• Doctorial thesis on the prevalence and characteristics of child sexual abuse in Sweden
09.10.2001 | Håkansson Per Arne (Sweden)
Adolescent sexuality and sexual abuse: a Swedish perspective (ISBN: 91-628-4764-3) by Karin Edgardh, presented at Karolinska institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, in May 2001. The thesis presents findings from a national survey of consensual and non-consensual sexual experience among 17-year ... More
• Alleged child sexual abuse: The expert witness and the court
07.09.2001 | Håkansson Per Arne (Sweden)
Abstract and review from a thesis by Clara Gumpert, presented at Karolinska institutet, Stockolm, Sweden, in January 2001. The thesis explores how expert witnesses consulted in Swedish legal cases concerning alleged child sexual abuse have performed their ... More
• SUSPECTED CASES OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN FINLAND
15.08.2001 | Virtanen Päivi (Finland)
Sirpa Taskinen, Ph. D. Director of Division, STAKES Source: Kauppinen Sari, Sariola Heikki, Taskinen Sirpa (2000): Suspected Cases of Sexual Child Abuse Reported to Social Welfare and Health Care Authorities between 1 May 1998 and Apr. 30 1999. Statistical ... More
• Sexual Abuse of Children, Definitions and prevalence
10.04.2001 | Håkansson Per Arne (Sweden)
by Carl-Göran Svedin, associate professor at the Child and Adolecent Psychiatric Clinic, BUP-Elefanten, University Hospital of Linköping, Sweden. Expert Report from the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare. Carl-Göran Svedin has been commissioned by the Swedish National Board ... More
• Sexual Abuse of Children, Causes and Risks
10.04.2001 | Håkansson Per Arne (Sweden)
by Carl-Göran Svedin, Associate Professor of Child and Youth Psychiatry, Project Leader, BUP-Elefanten, Linköping University Hospital, Sweden. Expert report by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare This report reviews literature on causes and risk factors of sexual abuse ... More
• Sexual Abuse of Children - A survey of current knowledge
10.04.2001 | Håkansson Per Arne (Sweden)
by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare This report summarizes present-day research and experience concerning sexual abuse of children, for the guidance of social services. The report is based upon fifteen different expert reports published by the National ... More
• Sexual Abuse of children, treatment - an overview
09.04.2001 | Håkansson Per Arne (Sweden)
by Carl-Göran Svedin, Associate Professor of Child and Youth Psychiatry, Project Leader, BUP-Elefanten, University Hospital of Linköping, Sweden. Expert report by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare This report is about the treatment and rehabilitation of sexually abused ... More
• The need of special professional skills in the work with sexually abused children in the Baltic Sea Region
28.02.2001 |
Svedin, Carl Göran, M.D., Associate professor BUP-Elefanten,University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden There are four levels based on ours and others experiences throughout the world when it comes to thinking and organising the efforts and services that a society ... More
• Child abuse and neglect. The need for Child Protection
28.02.2001 |
by Ms Cecilia Kjellgren, Senior Socialworker, 3/17/99 Speech from the Stockholm Ministerial Meeting on Children at Risk in the Baltic Sea Region 17th March 1999 Dear delegates,  I am honoured to ... More
• Children's Ability to Remember
28.02.2001 |
Children's Ability to Remember by Sven-Åke Christianson, Sweden National Board of Health and Welfare. Sexual Abuse of children 1999:5 Summary Over the last 25 years, there has been a growing interest into how a ... More
• Questioning of Children by the Police
28.02.2001 |
A study of 193 cases reported to the police Author: Ann-Christine Cederborg, University Professor, Sweden National Board of Health and Welfare. Sexual abuse of children 1999:2   Summary The ... More
• Boys - sexual abuse and treatment
28.02.2001 |
Boys - sexual abuse and treatment by Anders Nyman and Börje Svensson, 4/26/00 ''Sexual abuse of boys has long been an unexplored field; knowledge and treatment experience have been of limited scope. This book tells about five years of work ... More