TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Perceptions of child sexual abuse-a qualitative interview study with representatives of the socio-legal system in urban Tanzania
JO  - Journal of child sexual abuse
A1  - Kisanga, Felix
A1  - Mbwambo, Jessie
A1  - Hogan, Norah
A1  - Nystrom, Lennarth
A1  - Emmelin, Maria
A1  - Lindmark, Gunilla
SP  - 290
EP  - 309
VL  - 19
IS  - 3
N2  - Through in-depth interviews, this study explored perceptions and experiences of key players handling child sexual offense cases in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The informants included public police investigators, magistrates, legal workers, and social workers working with nongovernmental organizations. The interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Five themes emerged summarizing factors associated with sexual offenses, including community passivity, legal system weaknesses, legal framework inadequacy, and key players' vulnerabilities. Addressing the identified weaknesses may promote justice, while changes in attitudes and norms are needed for the prevention of sexual offenses to children.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1053-8712
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10538711003789031
ID  - ref1
ER  -