Sexual Abuse : a Journal of Research and Treatment
Overview
Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment is a scholarly publication dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of sexual abuse. It provides a platform for rigorous research, evidence-based interventions, and critical analysis to address the complex issues surrounding sexual abuse, with the ultimate goal of promoting prevention, healing, and justice for survivors.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Sex Abuse
Publisher
Sage Publications
Start
1995
End
Continuing
Frequency
Quarterly
p-ISSN
1079-0632
e-ISSN
1573-286X
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialty
Psychiatry
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 4009
85
SJR / Ranks: 6895
651
CiteScore / Ranks: 3723
6.10
Recent Articles
21.
Sandler J, Freeman N
Sex Abuse
. 2024 Aug;
36(8):901-925.
PMID: 39092621
Research has consistently found risk for sexual recidivism drops as men convicted of a sexual offense age. One question that remains, however, is whether this age-related reduction in risk applies...
22.
Kelley S, Kahn R, Zaw G
Sex Abuse
. 2024 Jul;
36(8):875-900.
PMID: 39083666
Understanding the difference between the proportion of sexual offenses that are officially detected versus the total number of sexual crimes that occur has been of interest to decision makers for...
23.
Gouveia C, Sousa M, Cunha O, Seto M, de Castro-Rodrigues A, Goncalves R
Sex Abuse
. 2024 Jul;
36(7):848-869.
PMID: 39080999
The accurate assessment of pedophilic sexual interests is crucial for the treatment and management of individuals who have sexually offended children. This study aimed to validate the Revised Screening Scale...
24.
Callahan P, Jeglic E, Calkins C
Sex Abuse
. 2024 Jul;
37(2):181-214.
PMID: 39079044
While studies indicate that individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) and borderline intellectual functioning (BIF) are overrepresented among those incarcerated for sexual offenses, there is a paucity of research with respect...
25.
Sandbukt I
Sex Abuse
. 2024 Jul;
:10790632241268478.
PMID: 39054256
When someone is caught and punished for a sexual offense, recidivism prevention is of high priority. While a growing body of qualitative research has investigated the desistance process of those...
26.
Nematy A, Flynn S, McCarthy-Jones S
Sex Abuse
. 2024 Jul;
:10790632241268465.
PMID: 39049563
The provision of effective mental health services to individuals attracted to children is rapidly expanding. However, these services have not yet been integrated into general mental healthcare systems and are...
27.
Veggi S, Di Tella M, Zara G
Sex Abuse
. 2024 Jul;
:10790632241268457.
PMID: 39048391
The societal reintegration of individuals with criminal records, particularly involving sexual offenses, faces challenges due to moral condemnation. Professionals' perspectives are pivotal in facilitating this reintegration process. This study surveyed...
28.
Lindegren S
Sex Abuse
. 2023 Dec;
37(3):282-308.
PMID: 38154817
Many convicted individuals do not enter or complete treatment programs in prisons, which limits effective rehabilitation and prevention of recidivism. Treatment readiness is suggested to be an important construct when...
29.
Chopin J, Fortin F, Paquette S, Guay J, Peloquin O, Chartrand E
Sex Abuse
. 2023 Dec;
37(2):153-180.
PMID: 38149656
The current study investigates the criminal career of individuals involved in intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV). Specifically, the goal is to determine whether men who engage in IPSV can be...
30.
Kowalski M, Baumgart Z, Bergner C, Jones M
Sex Abuse
. 2023 Dec;
37(2):123-152.
PMID: 38134952
Purpose: Contrary to public opinion, empirical studies have consistently shown that persons convicted of a sexual offense (PCSO) are less likely to recidivate with a general offense. While researchers often...