Sexual Abuse

According to a MORI survey in 1985, ten per cent of adults in this country recall at least one incident of sexual abuse during their childhood. A recent American study found that nine per cent of girls from a sample of 800 college students had a sexual relationship with an adult member of their family. This text is a comprehensive account of psychological research into a problem which is causing increasing concern. Written primarily for professionals and students in psychology, social work and the health services, it covers the causes and effects of abuse and approaches in management therapy.