Title
Child sexual abuse disclosure: Maternal response and other variables impacting the victim
Publication Date
2004
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Disclosure of childhood sexual abuse is a process unique to each victim and may be influenced by factors of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, and gender, as well as by abuse specific factors. The response by caregivers and professionals effects disclosure and can be responsible for recantation. Maternal responses that convey protection and support have been found to be associated with victims' improved mental health and social functioning. Non-abusive caregivers are often marginalized by the child welfare system in its attempt to secure physical safety for the child. This article summarizes the literature regarding sexual abuse disclosure and maternal response. Areas for future research are discussed.
Original Citation
Lovett B.B. (2004). Child sexual abuse disclosure: Maternal response and other variables impacting the victim. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 21(4), 355-371. https://doi.org/10.1023/B:CASW.0000035221.78729.d6
Virtual Commons Citation
Lovett, Beverly (2004). Child sexual abuse disclosure: Maternal response and other variables impacting the victim. In Social Work Faculty Publications. Paper 10.
Available at: https://vc.bridgew.edu/socialwork_fac/10