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Typology of Incest and Possible Intervention Strategies

NCJ Number
118817
Journal
Journal of Family Violence Volume: 3 Issue: 4 Dated: (1988) Pages: 299-312
Author(s)
G R Gupta; S M Cox
Date Published
1988
Length
14 pages
Annotation
This study presents a tentative typology of incest based on prior research and actual clinical reports.
Abstract
Recent research data has suggested that incest assumes various forms in different situations. This study outlines a preliminary frame work for recognizing and dealing with various types of incest and provides a discussion of intervention and prevention strategies. Tables and 19 references. (Author abstract modified)

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