Pub Date : 2021-07-09DOI: 10.1080/13552600.2021.1949500
Alice Alexandre, Kitoka Moke Mutondo
ABSTRACT This article looks at practices of sexual violence that were prevalent during the period before the conflict in 1996 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and shows how they have contributed to war-related sexual violence. The findings are based on 30 semi-structured interviews with men and women who directly or indirectly witnessed sexual violence in South Kivu province prior to the 1996 war. The findings suggest that prior to its use as a weapon of war in armed conflicts, sexual violence was already embedded in gender norms that regard women as subordinate to men and in the traditional perception of masculinity. Although sexual violence may have been less prevalent before the war, it was nonetheless perpetrated as a tactic for coercing marriage, correcting and punishing women, and sexual gratification. This article argues that in addition to ending armed conflicts, anti-sexual violence interventions have to take into account the sociocultural factors underlying this phenomenon and promote gender equality and justice.
{"title":"Behind the weapon of war: sexual violence in wartime as a reflection of social attitudes towards women in peacetime","authors":"Alice Alexandre, Kitoka Moke Mutondo","doi":"10.1080/13552600.2021.1949500","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2021.1949500","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This article looks at practices of sexual violence that were prevalent during the period before the conflict in 1996 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and shows how they have contributed to war-related sexual violence. The findings are based on 30 semi-structured interviews with men and women who directly or indirectly witnessed sexual violence in South Kivu province prior to the 1996 war. The findings suggest that prior to its use as a weapon of war in armed conflicts, sexual violence was already embedded in gender norms that regard women as subordinate to men and in the traditional perception of masculinity. Although sexual violence may have been less prevalent before the war, it was nonetheless perpetrated as a tactic for coercing marriage, correcting and punishing women, and sexual gratification. This article argues that in addition to ending armed conflicts, anti-sexual violence interventions have to take into account the sociocultural factors underlying this phenomenon and promote gender equality and justice.","PeriodicalId":46758,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sexual Aggression","volume":"28 1","pages":"149 - 163"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2021-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/13552600.2021.1949500","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59738805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-06-22DOI: 10.1080/13552600.2021.1943023
R. Chowdhury, B. Winder, N. Blagden, Farooq Mulla
ABSTRACT The abuse of individuals by religious authority figures has generated considerable political, civic and media attention. To date, much of this focus has been on Catholic and Anglican priests, although instances in the Buddhist community have also emerged. This paper presents an analysis of the experiences of individuals (n = 6) who were victims of abuse by Imams (Muslim leaders) and/or Muslim faith teachers. Participants were interviewed and their accounts analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). This paper presents two superordinate themes that emerged from the rich data set: (i) Toxicity of silence and (ii) Barriers to the acknowledgement of abuse. Findings and implications of the research are discussed in relation to facilitating the reporting of abuse perpetrated by religious authority figures in the Muslim community. The authors argue that the difficulties for victims in reporting abuse have exacerbated the impact of the abuse, affecting their wellbeing and their relationships with their families and their faith.
{"title":"“I thought in order to get to God I had to win their approval”: a qualitative analysis of the experiences of Muslim victims abused by religious authority figures","authors":"R. Chowdhury, B. Winder, N. Blagden, Farooq Mulla","doi":"10.1080/13552600.2021.1943023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2021.1943023","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The abuse of individuals by religious authority figures has generated considerable political, civic and media attention. To date, much of this focus has been on Catholic and Anglican priests, although instances in the Buddhist community have also emerged. This paper presents an analysis of the experiences of individuals (n = 6) who were victims of abuse by Imams (Muslim leaders) and/or Muslim faith teachers. Participants were interviewed and their accounts analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). This paper presents two superordinate themes that emerged from the rich data set: (i) Toxicity of silence and (ii) Barriers to the acknowledgement of abuse. Findings and implications of the research are discussed in relation to facilitating the reporting of abuse perpetrated by religious authority figures in the Muslim community. The authors argue that the difficulties for victims in reporting abuse have exacerbated the impact of the abuse, affecting their wellbeing and their relationships with their families and their faith.","PeriodicalId":46758,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sexual Aggression","volume":"28 1","pages":"196 - 217"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2021-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/13552600.2021.1943023","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41714584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-06-22DOI: 10.1080/13552600.2021.1936229
Aanchal Setia, Sieun An
ABSTRACT Labels guide our perceptions of ambiguous events (Eberhardt, J. L., Dasgupta, N., & Banaszynski, T. L. (2003). Believing is seeing: The effects of racial labels and implicit beliefs on face perception. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 29(3), 360–370. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167202250215). They influence the way people interpret others’ behaviours, attribute blame, and offer support in situations of sexual violence (Campbell, R. (2008). The psychological impact of rape victims. American Psychologist, 63(8), 702. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.63.8.702. In the present study we investigated the effect of labels and consensual sexual behaviour on observers’ perceptions of hypothetical situations of sexual assault. Further, we examined their effect on the perceived amount of social support offered to affected women. The relationship between labels and consensual sexual behaviour with sexual attitudes was also examined. Participants were 137 undergraduates (52 men and 85 women) from an Indian private university. Results showed that labels and consensual sexual behaviour have some effect on the perceived severity of the sexual assault, perceived responsibility of the women, and the amount of social support offered to them. The findings underscored the importance of labels and cautioned against their arbitrary use. Further implications are discussed.
标签引导我们对模棱两可事件的感知(Eberhardt, J. L.， Dasgupta, N.， & Banaszynski, T. L.(2003)。相信即看见:种族标签和内隐信念对面孔感知的影响。人格与社会心理学通报，29(3)，360-370。https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167202250215)。在性暴力的情况下，他们会影响人们对他人行为的解释、指责和提供支持的方式(Campbell, R.(2008))。强奸受害者的心理影响。美国心理学家，63(8)，702。https://doi.org/10.1037/0003 - 066 x.63.8.702。在本研究中，我们调查了标签和双方同意的性行为对观察者对性侵犯假设情况的看法的影响。此外，我们检查了他们对提供给受影响妇女的社会支持的感知量的影响。标签和两厢情愿的性行为与性态度之间的关系也被检查。参与者是来自印度一所私立大学的137名本科生(52男85女)。结果表明，标签和双方同意的性行为对性侵犯严重程度的感知、女性责任的感知以及社会支持的数量有一定的影响。研究结果强调了标签的重要性，并告诫人们不要随意使用标签。进一步的影响进行了讨论。
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Pub Date : 2021-06-17DOI: 10.1080/13552600.2021.1942572
Melissa D. Grady, J. Levenson, J. Glover, S. Kavanagh
ABSTRACT A growing body of literature indicates that individuals who commit sexual offences have significant histories of childhood trauma. Clinicians who provide sex-offending treatment (SOTX) are increasingly asked to integrate trauma-informed principles into their work with these clients. However, no research has been conducted exploring how SOTX clinicians are integrating either trauma-informed care (TIC) and/or trauma-focused treatments (TFTs) into their work with clients. This mixed-method study used two parallel surveys (one for SOTX clinicians (n = 66) and another for clients (n = 146)) to capture their perceptions regarding how trauma work is incorporated into SOTX. Independent samples t-tests indicated that on every item designed to measure TIC, clinicians rated themselves significantly higher than the clients rated clinicians. The results also indicated that clients perceive SOTX therapists to neglect the therapeutic value of understanding trauma histories. Some clients reported that they were discouraged from discussing childhood adversity in treatment. Implications for TIC SOTX practice are discussed.
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Pub Date : 2021-06-08DOI: 10.1080/13552600.2021.1936230
L. Naidoo, M. Van Hout
ABSTRACT Violence against women and children, particularly child sexual abuse (CSA) remains a critical public health, human rights, and humanitarian-related issue in South Africa. The research base is largely under-developed in South Africa, given the intense stigmatisation of CSA, low-disclosure rates and inherent barriers to accessing perpetrators for research purposes. An in-depth qualitative study was conducted with twelve males who had sexually abused children in a therapeutic, rehabilitation programme. Thematic analysis based on two years of recurrent interviews during the therapeutic intervention illustrates their experiences, histories and factors compounding their journeys as victims toward perpetration. We present four themes; Familial abuse and maltreatment; Powerlessness, fear and abandonment; Sexualised lives and sexual abuse experiences; and Powerlessness and lasting impact of exposure to and perpetration of CSA. Findings illustrate unique sex offending trajectories from victimisation to perpetration, particular to the South African context. We present broad and contextual recommendations for research, policy, restorative justice, and practice.
{"title":"Understanding child sex offending trajectories in South Africa: from victimisation to perpetration","authors":"L. Naidoo, M. Van Hout","doi":"10.1080/13552600.2021.1936230","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2021.1936230","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT\u0000 Violence against women and children, particularly child sexual abuse (CSA) remains a critical public health, human rights, and humanitarian-related issue in South Africa. The research base is largely under-developed in South Africa, given the intense stigmatisation of CSA, low-disclosure rates and inherent barriers to accessing perpetrators for research purposes. An in-depth qualitative study was conducted with twelve males who had sexually abused children in a therapeutic, rehabilitation programme. Thematic analysis based on two years of recurrent interviews during the therapeutic intervention illustrates their experiences, histories and factors compounding their journeys as victims toward perpetration. We present four themes; Familial abuse and maltreatment; Powerlessness, fear and abandonment; Sexualised lives and sexual abuse experiences; and Powerlessness and lasting impact of exposure to and perpetration of CSA. Findings illustrate unique sex offending trajectories from victimisation to perpetration, particular to the South African context. We present broad and contextual recommendations for research, policy, restorative justice, and practice.","PeriodicalId":46758,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sexual Aggression","volume":"28 1","pages":"119 - 132"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2021-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/13552600.2021.1936230","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46038332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-06-03DOI: 10.1080/13552600.2021.1934133
W. L. Marshall, L. Marshall
ABSTRACT In this paper, we estimate the financial benefits that can result from effective sexual offender treatment. We base our estimates on both an earlier outcome evaluation of a prison-based sexual offender programme and a report of the costs to the judicial system of reoffending. The outcome study reported significant reductions in re-offence rates compared to a matched group of untreated sexual offenders. We show that these reductions in reoffending not only saved a significant number of people from subsequently being abused by the offenders, it also resulted in very significant savings to the taxpayers to the tune of over $14 million Canadian. While these results are encouraging, additional studies are needed to extend the examination of these potential benefits.
{"title":"A cost–benefit analysis of a treatment program for adult males who have offended sexually","authors":"W. L. Marshall, L. Marshall","doi":"10.1080/13552600.2021.1934133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2021.1934133","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT\u0000 In this paper, we estimate the financial benefits that can result from effective sexual offender treatment. We base our estimates on both an earlier outcome evaluation of a prison-based sexual offender programme and a report of the costs to the judicial system of reoffending. The outcome study reported significant reductions in re-offence rates compared to a matched group of untreated sexual offenders. We show that these reductions in reoffending not only saved a significant number of people from subsequently being abused by the offenders, it also resulted in very significant savings to the taxpayers to the tune of over $14 million Canadian. While these results are encouraging, additional studies are needed to extend the examination of these potential benefits.","PeriodicalId":46758,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sexual Aggression","volume":"27 1","pages":"313 - 318"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2021-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/13552600.2021.1934133","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43238689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-06-02DOI: 10.1080/13552600.2021.1931721
Miriam Schuler, S. Mohnke, T. Amelung, I. Dziobek, Viola Borchardt, H. Gerwinn, C. Kärgel, J. Kneer, C. Massau, A. Pohl, S. Weiß, Susann Pieper, C. Sinke, K. Beier, M. Walter, J. Ponseti, B. Schiffer, T. Kruger, H. Walter
ABSTRACT Deficits in cognitive empathy (CE) have been associated with a child sexual offense (CSO) history in paedophilia. However, these results have been obtained in cross-sectional comparison. There are no longitudinal studies yet. We performed a longitudinal study with a 3-year interval and investigated CE and emotional empathy (EE) using the Multifaceted Empathy Test (MET) and the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) in paedophilic men with a CSO history (P + CSO), paedophilic men without a CSO history (P-CSO), and non-offending teleiophilic male controls (TC). Results were stable and confirmed cross-sectional data with evidence for higher CE as measured by the MET in P-CSO compared to P + CSO. Evidence for more distress in social situations as measured by the IRI was found in P-CSO compared to TC, only. Our results highlight the importance of addressing multiple aspects of empathy in paedophilia and CSO and support the inclusion of CE training in the prevention of CSO.
{"title":"Empathy in paedophilia and sexual offending against children: a longitudinal extension","authors":"Miriam Schuler, S. Mohnke, T. Amelung, I. Dziobek, Viola Borchardt, H. Gerwinn, C. Kärgel, J. Kneer, C. Massau, A. Pohl, S. Weiß, Susann Pieper, C. Sinke, K. Beier, M. Walter, J. Ponseti, B. Schiffer, T. Kruger, H. Walter","doi":"10.1080/13552600.2021.1931721","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2021.1931721","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Deficits in cognitive empathy (CE) have been associated with a child sexual offense (CSO) history in paedophilia. However, these results have been obtained in cross-sectional comparison. There are no longitudinal studies yet. We performed a longitudinal study with a 3-year interval and investigated CE and emotional empathy (EE) using the Multifaceted Empathy Test (MET) and the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) in paedophilic men with a CSO history (P + CSO), paedophilic men without a CSO history (P-CSO), and non-offending teleiophilic male controls (TC). Results were stable and confirmed cross-sectional data with evidence for higher CE as measured by the MET in P-CSO compared to P + CSO. Evidence for more distress in social situations as measured by the IRI was found in P-CSO compared to TC, only. Our results highlight the importance of addressing multiple aspects of empathy in paedophilia and CSO and support the inclusion of CE training in the prevention of CSO.","PeriodicalId":46758,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sexual Aggression","volume":"28 1","pages":"178 - 195"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2021-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/13552600.2021.1931721","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44677921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-04-12DOI: 10.1080/13552600.2021.1909156
L. Stead, G. Brewer, K. Gardner, Roxanne Khan
ABSTRACT This study investigated sexual coercion (perpetration and victimisation) in women. Women (N = 151) aged 18–63 years (M = 23.34, SD = 8.80) completed standardised questionnaires measuring sexual coercion (nonverbal sexual arousal, emotional manipulation and deception, and exploitation of the intoxicated), personality disorder traits (Borderline and Histrionic), love styles (Eros, Ludus, Storge, Pragma, Mania, and Agape), and rejection sensitivity. Data analyses revealed that together, personality disorder traits, love styles, and rejection sensitivity predicted coercion perpetration involving emotional manipulation and deception. These variables also predicted victimisation involving nonverbal sexual arousal and emotional manipulation and deception. Of these predictors, borderline traits predicted coercion involving emotional manipulation and deception (as both a perpetrator and victim) and victimisation from nonverbal sexual arousal-based coercion. Furthermore, Ludus predicted victimisation involving emotional manipulation and deception, while rejection sensitivity predicted the use of emotional manipulation and deception to coerce a partner.
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Pub Date : 2021-04-01DOI: 10.1080/13552600.2021.1896810
J. Waters, S. Anstey, T. Clouston, A. Sydor
ABSTRACT Child-on-child harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) at school is highlighted in the literature, although very little is known about how teachers experience it. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used to address this knowledge gap. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine teachers from two special schools and one mainstream school. The proverb of the three wise monkeys was used as an analogy to aid sense-making and to capture the essence of the teachers’ lived experiences of child-on-child HSB, revealing it was not seen, heard or spoken about. Instead, HSB was accepted and expected as part of the special school day because it was not recognised and paid little attention to, whilst in the mainstream school, it was not recognised due to a lack of knowledge and understanding. A lack of training, support and the sharing of information compounded teachers’ fears for personal safety, careers and reputation. Implications for teachers and multi-agency professionals are discussed.
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Pub Date : 2021-03-31DOI: 10.1080/13552600.2021.1905894
M. Howard, Zhigang Wei
ABSTRACT There is growing recognition for the importance of group processes in treatment for sexual and other offenders. However, there is little evidence about the influence of programmming factors that affect the composition of groups, including use of closed or open groups. The current study examined how group format was associated with programme attrition and reoffending outcomes for sex offenders attending custody-based treatment programmes. Cohorts of offenders who attended a programme as it transitioned from a closed group format to an open group format were compared to cohorts of offenders in a second programme that remained in closed group format over the study period (n = 490). We found that post-intervention cohorts in both programmes showed reductions in rates of programme non-completion which were not significantly associated with group format. Group format was not a significant predictor of reoffending outcomes. The results suggest that both open and closed groups may be viable alternatives for achieving treatment outcomes in intensive sex offender programmes.
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