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Judgment call

Article Abstract:

The case of Kathryn is presented to show how adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse who later sue their abusers face possible retraumatization. Although Kathryn won the case against her step-grandfather, her real victory came from the lawyer and psychiatrists who supported her during the trial.

Author: Rogan, Mary
Publisher: Maclean Hunter Canadian Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Chatelaine
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0009-1995
Year: 1998
Personal narratives, Adult child sexual abuse victims

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Article Abstract:

Recovered memories have been used as evidences in several cases of sexual abuse, resulting in strained family relationships. The Fieldstones are just but one of the many families who have been affected, when Sarah Robson accused her stepfather, Richard Fieldstone, of rape.

Author: Martin, Sandra
Publisher: Maclean Hunter Canadian Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Chatelaine
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0009-1995
Year: 1997
Psychological aspects, Social aspects, Sexually abused children, Recovered memory (Psychology), Recovered memory

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Murder in Victoria: why did Reena Virk die?

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Fourteen-year-old Indo-Canadian Reena Virk of Victoria, British Columbia, was found beaten and drowned in Nov 1997. It was later discovered that she was attacked and killed by seven teenage girls and one boy.

Author: Martin, Sandra
Publisher: Maclean Hunter Canadian Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Chatelaine
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0009-1995
Year: 1998
Canada, Crimes against, Teenagers, Youth, Crime, Indians (Asian people), Victoria, British Columbia, Indians in Canada

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