Frequencies of child abuse in Japan: hidden but prevalent crime

Article Abstract:

A 1995 study suggests that the rate of child abuse in Japan is higher than previously believed, on a level with the US. The results of the study were unexpected because child abuse is considered an exceptional phenomenon in Japan. Many cases of child abuse go unreported, so future studies should use a community, rather than clinical, population.

Child abuse, Crime analysis

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Child care providers who commit sexual offences: A description of offender, offence, and victim characteristics

Article Abstract:

An exploratory study of child care providers who sexually offend against children and adolescents and the reasons related to these offences are presented. Unique information regarding the crimes committed by child care providers focusing on crime characteristics than on personality or treatments variables is discussed.

Analysis, Company legal issue, Investigations, Child sexual abuse, Child care workers, Adult child sexual abuse victims

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Case illustrations of negative sexual experiences among university women in Japan: Victimization disclosure and reactions of the confidant

Article Abstract:

Japanese university women were subjected to a retrospective study of negative sexual experiences (NSEs).The results have shown that NSEs are prevalent among young Japanese women and the reaction of the first-disclosure receiver influences the attitudes of the victims.

Public affairs, Abused women, Women college students, Sexual abuse

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