TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Stifled voices: barriers to help-seeking behavior for South African childhood sexual assault survivors
JO  - Journal of child sexual abuse
A1  - Smith, Kersha
A1  - Bryant-Davis, Thema
A1  - Tillman, Shaquita
A1  - Marks, Anke
SP  - 255
EP  - 274
VL  - 19
IS  - 3
N2  - In South Africa, females under the age of 18 comprise approximately 40% of the rapes and other forms of sexual assault that occur. However, South African girls face multiple barriers to seeking help in the aftermath of sexual assault. This literature review provides an overview of childhood sexual assault in South African girls and addresses barriers to help-seeking behaviors. Risk factors as well as relevant sociocultural, economic, structural, and psychological perceptions regarding childhood sexual assault among South African girls are also discussed. Finally, clinical implications, culturally relevant psychotherapeutic techniques, and suggestions for future research are provided in an effort to reduce the negative mental health consequences for the victims.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1053-8712
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10538711003781269
ID  - ref1
ER  -