Citation

Kavemann B, Helfferich C, Kindler H, Nagel B. J. Gender Based Viol. 2018; 2(1): 9-24.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Centre for Gender and Violence Research, University of Bristol, Publisher Policy Press)

DOI

10.1332/239868018X15149755167239

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The article explores the issue of sexual re-victimisation, based on a short-term longitudinal study of adolescent girls in residential care in Germany. Using qualitative and standardised instruments, the study examined the frequency and conditions of re-victimisation occurring within a set time period and the possibilities and difficulties of preventing the recurrence of sexual violence, including psychological and social consequences of sexual abuse. The research found that despite traumatic problems and psychological disorders, for the girls and young women in residential care improvement towards lesser vulnerability after sexual abuse and other forms of endangerment was possible.

Language: en

Keywords

INSTITUTIONAL CARE; RE-VICTIMISATION; SEXUAL ABUSE; STIGMA