NCJ Number
92388
Date Published
1983
Length
202 pages
Annotation
This overview of the nature, extent, and effects of incest is a resource for law enforcement personnel, social workers, psychologists, and other professionals who work with incest victims and seek a greater understanding of the treatment and prevention of sexual abuse within the family.
Abstract
The text questions current myths about incest, examines complex factors that lead to sexual relationships between family members, describes personal characteristics of offenders and victims, and discusses socioeconomic factors associated with incest. Using personal accounts of incest victims, the author presents a vivid picture of how incest develops and conveys the trauma involved in an incestuous experience. Effective methods of intervention are delineated, and the role of the criminal justice system is critically examined. Chapter references and an index are provided. (Publisher abstract modified)