Citation

Grossman SF, Lundy M, Bertrand C, Ortiz C, Tomas-Tolentino G, Ritzema K, Matson J. J. Child Sex. Abus. 2009; 18(6): 655-672.

Affiliation

Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10538710903317265

PMID

20183424

Abstract

This analysis compared the characteristics and service patterns of adult survivors of childhood sexual assault/abuse and adult survivors of adult sexual assault/abuse. Utilizing data from sexual assault crisis centers serving survivors in a Midwestern state over a six year period and controlling for revictimization, we describe and compare the demographic characteristics, referral sources, and service patterns of the two groups. Results indicate that paths into service differ for the two groups. Furthermore, adult survivors of childhood sexual assault/abuse obtain significantly more hours of service and service contacts on average than adult survivors of adult sexual assault/abuse. Implications for policy and practice are discussed.

Language: en