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This paper takes a look at sexual abuse. According to the paper, studies have suggested that one in three girls in the United States will experience some form of sexual abuse by the age of eighteen. The paper discusses how the aftermath of childhood sexual abuse can lead to mental illness, binge eating disorders and substance abuse.

From the Paper
"Another self-harm behavior also frequently found in adult survivors of CSA is substance abuse. Often survivors will turn to alcohol or drugs as a way to escape the emotional pain or trauma associated with the abuse they suffered as a child. The survivor looks at their substance use as a way to control their feelings over the abuse. They feel an actual sense of control over the situation. In all actuality, as seen with self-mutilation, it is only a false sense of empowerment felt and is actually another form of revictimization (Slater et al., 2003)."
"Once involved with drugs or alcohol as a coping mechanism, life for a survivor can quickly spin out of control. Becoming dependent on alcohol or drugs is dangerous for anyone, but for victims of CSA the risk is even greater due to the false sense of empowerment that they gain. By engulfing themselves in substance abuse, they can create a fantasy world of safety, security, and control in their life (Slater et al., 2003)."

Tags:survivor, PTSD, sexual, abuse, anxiety, drugs, offenders, victim, irritability

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Following an introduction and brief review of the literature, this paper specified a proposed research design to measure difficulty with intimacy and severity of childhood sexual abuse. The group would be adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse with abuse onset prior to age 8 years. All methods that would be used to collect and analyze data were stipulated.

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"Noting that childhood sexual abuse is a widespread problem for all societies Kearney-Cooke reports that the impact of childhood sexual abuse permeates every aspect of the life of the adult woman. One aspect of which is intimacy. Indeed in research conducted on female survivors of childhood sexual abuse difficulties with intimacy has been repeatedly observed."

Tags:intimacy, childhood sexual abuse

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In this article the writer discusses that the work 'Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse' authored by Diane M. Langberg is a powerful, daring and effective book. The writer presents her personal reaction to the treatment of sexual abuse and notes that the book opened her eyes to what treatments are used to assist an abuser and what foundations are used to get over the abuse. The writer concludes with a very favorable impression of Dr. Langberg's passion to aide, assist and help the survivors that have been sexually abused, especially in the theological framework of people that have been traumatized.

From the Paper
"Another eye opener is the fact that Dr. Langberg encourages survivors to write out Isaiah 53, which should assist with brining God closer into their lives since Jesus suffered on the cross and was resurrected.
"It seems that there are various factors that affect a child's reaction to abuse to include how the child perceives the abuser and distinctive things associated from the assault. Dr. Langberg observed and counseled symptomatic and asymptomatic victims; as part of treatment methods, reunification issues and cognitive therapy along with nondirective support therapy. Dr. Langberg uses individual therapy as opposed to group therapy."

Tags:abuser, treatments, physical, mental

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This essay utilizes the discipline and field of psychology to identify factors that help counsel female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Without doubt, there are severe negative impacts on female survivors of sexual abuse, which interfere with victim's post-abuse lives. Nonetheless, although childhood sexual abuse has a traumatic impact on its female victims, psychological studies have found certain variables that contribute a positive effect on their post abuse lives.

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This paper offers a review of "Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse," authored by Diane M. Langberg. The paper asserts that this is a powerful, daring, and effective book. The reviewer notes that her reaction to the treatment of sexual abuse was literally up in the air, having never been abused. However, the paper explains, the reviewer would likely obtain value from talking or discussing the actual abuse with a spiritual person. The paper concludes that the reviewer would be hesitant to speak with a group of people in that matter whether they have been abused or not, and that it would be extremely difficult to enter an abused person's threshold.

From the Paper
""Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse" authored by Diane M. Langberg is a powerful, daring, and effective book. My reaction to the treatment of sexual abuse was literally up in the air with having never been abused. However, I would gather stimulation from talking or discussing the actual abuse with a spiritual person. I would be hesitant to speak with a group of people in that matter whether they have been abused or not. It would be extremely difficult to enter a person's threshold that had been abused. When reading the book, it opened my eyes to what treatments are used to assist an abuser and what foundations are used to get over it, sort of ..."

Tags:molestation, therapy, disclosure, trauma

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In this article, the writer discusses that childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is one of the most traumatic and devastating crimes in society today. The writer maintains that although the intensity of its effects may diminish as a survivor works through the recovery process, the long-term effects of CSA may last forever and leave an impression on many aspects of a survivor's life. The writer points out that there are several psychological disorders linked to CSA and multitudes of different therapies and treatments for the effects felt by survivors. The writer concludes that hopefully, with direction, survivors of abuse can be led to a professional who will be able to help them manage their past issues, so as to help them function effectively in the present.

From the Paper
"Studies have suggested that one in three girls in the United States will experience some form of sexual abuse by the age of eighteen. The effects of this abuse will be long-term and all encompassing. Often times the aftermath of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) can lead to mental illness, binge eating disorders, and/or substance abuse. Once mental illness strikes in the life of CSA survivors, they must find ways to seek help out in the community, whether that is individual or group therapy or alternative forms of therapy. Although both males and females can be victims and perpetrators of CSA, for the purposes of this paper, victims will be referred to as female and perpetrators will be referred to as male, as is most often the case."

Tags:CSA, sex, mental, illness

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This paper explains that child sexual abuse, which occurs across all ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, and religious groups, poses a significant public health problem to U.S. society. The author points out that the direct costs to society include hospitalization, chronic health problems and law enforcement. The author also points out that the indirect costs are problems such as juvenile delinquency, special education needs and criminal behavior, which are much more common among childhood victims of abuse. The paper relates that children who have been abused sexually and adult survivors of child sexual abuse often suffer a range of psychological and behavioral problems in both the short and long term. The paper includes a table showing types of child sexual abuse.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Methodology
Findings
Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on Individuals
Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on Society
Undisclosed Abuse: Hidden Implications
Conclusions and Discussion

From the Paper
"Research shows that male victims are less likely to report the abuse, more likely to blame themselves for the abuse, and more likely to act out aggressively in response to it (Overstolz, 2001). Like female victims, male victims feel guilt and self-blame, low self-esteem and self-image, problems with intimacy, sexual dysfunction, substance abuse and depression and symptoms of post-traumatic stress syndrome. Many male victims try hard to "prove" their masculinity by having multiple female sex partners; sexually, physically or verbally victimizing others; or displaying dangerous or violent behaviors. They may have negative feelings about their own sexuality, confusion over gender and sexual identity, and may experience feelings of inadequacy. They may also have a sense of lost power, control and confidence in their manhood."

Tags:re-victimization, self-image, self-blame, inter-family, hyper-reactivity

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This paper looks at the book "Treating the Adult Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Psychoanalytic Perspective" by Jody Messler, Ph.D. Davies, Mary Gail Frawley. With a summary of how psychological treatment now lends itself towards the victim and enabling a healing of the mind. The book brings forth actual case studies of the two authors that they have experienced through their years in practice.

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Defines the abuse. Effects on the victims of child sexual abuse by; short-term and long term. Complexity of psychological issues involved. Negative effect on adult survivors. Issues of trauma, trust, fears. Their symptoms & high risk behavior. Prevention of child sexual abuse & various approaches. Role that educators can play. Importance of therapy.

From the Paper
"Child sexual abuse refers to any sexual act or sexual contact between a child and an adult, or an older child. Apart from actual contact with the child, the exposure of the adult's genitalia and pornographic materials to the child and the use of the child in pornographic materials can also be considered child sexual abuse. In the U.S., approximately 150,000 to 200,000 new cases of sexual abuse are reported each year, although the actual number of cases is difficult to ascertain. In addition to young female victims, boys and male adolescents are also usual targets for sexual victimization ("Protecting Our Children," 1998, p. 1888). The current estimates of child sexual abuse are approximately 25 percent among females, and ten percent among males (Lanning, Ballard, & Robinson, 1999, p. 3). Among boys,..."

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This paper discusses how perpetrators of sexual abuse for both sexes are mostly men and how sexual abuse may recur over a period of years before its disclosure. It contends that research and interview publications have validated clinical based observations of male survivor's legacy of childhood abuse permeating all of the important domains of their lives. It looks at how this reflects an intergenerational pattern of predominantly male victims becoming the abusers themselves.

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"Perpetrators of sexual abuse for both sexes are mostly men. Sexual abuse may recur over a period of years before its disclosure. The most vulnerable victims are those that came from families separated by divorce, having only one natural parent, and one whose family has discord or disunity. Physical symptoms of the abuse may result to vaginal or rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, bruised genitalia, and a sexually transmitted disease. Other children tend to exhibit inappropriate sexual stimulation behavior symptoms or excessive sometimes compulsive masturbation preferred even to play by putting objects into genitals or anus for sexual stimulation and by sexual play with peers. (MacConaghy 3). "

Tags:victim, children, trauma