Citation

McCallum S. Violence Against Women 2001; 7(3): 315-334.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/10778010122182460

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Nonoffending mothers are crucial players in the intervention response to disclosures of sexual assault. This article will outline the experiences of three such women from the point of disclosure of abuse of their children, including the child protection agency response. It is clear that coping with the ramifications of sexual assault disclosure is a harrowing time for women, during which they may question themselves as women, wives, and mothers. The implications for service providers are outlined, with suggestions for helpful ways to proceed with intervention.