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Psychology and Law
2021. Vol. 11, no. 2, 132–145
https://doi.org/10.17759/psylaw.2021110210
ISSN: 2222-5196 (online)

Indices of Victimization in Minor Victims of Sexual Violence and Abuse

 
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Abstract

The article presents the results of a comprehensive psychological and psychiatric examination of 117 minor victims of sexual violence and abuse. A qualitative and quantitative analysis of cases of sexual violence and abuse against minors was used, depending on the degree of the victims ' ability to understand the nature and significance of the illegal sexual acts committed with them and to resist them. The comparison criteria are identified: the type of violence and abuse, the age of the victim, the presence of a mental disorder in the victim, and the features of interaction in the "victim – assailant" dyad. 4 groups of victims are described, which differ in the degree of understanding of the criminal situation and the ability to resist, and indicators of victimization and victim behavior of children and adolescents are highlighted. The prospects for future research are outlined, which can improve the effectiveness of expert conclusions and preventive measures.

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Keywords: victimization, vulnerability, child victims of sexual abuse, sexual violence and abuse, victims of cult, psychological and psychiatric expertise

Journal rubric: Legal Psychology of Childhood

OpenAlex citations: 15

OpenAlex topics: Child Abuse and Trauma, Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse, Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending

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Number of citations: 15

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Child Abuse and Trauma

This cluster of papers focuses on the long-term effects of childhood trauma and adversity, including the impact on mental health, neurobiological consequences, psychiatric disorders, adverse childhood experiences, maltreatment, emotional abuse, neural development, and resilience.

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Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse

This cluster of papers focuses on the phenomenon of maternal filicide and infanticide, exploring topics such as the characteristics of perpetrators, risk factors including mental illness and denial of pregnancy, gender differences, and strategies for prevention. The research also delves into the epidemiology of child homicide, particularly in the context of homicide-suicide events.

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Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending

This cluster of papers focuses on the study of psychopathy and its association with criminal behavior, including risk assessment, mental disorders, violent recidivism, neurobiological basis, emotion recognition deficits, and treatment effectiveness. It also explores the impact of callous-unemotional traits in youth offenders and the development of psychopathy from adolescence to adulthood.

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Article type: scientific article

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17759/psylaw.2021110210

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For citation: Borisenko, E.V., Dozortseva, E.G., Badmaeva, V.D., Chibisova, I.A. (2021). Indices of Victimization in Minor Victims of Sexual Violence and Abuse. Psychology and Law, 11(2), 132–145. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.17759/psylaw.2021110210

© Borisenko E.V., Dozortseva E.G., Badmaeva V.D., Chibisova I.A., 2021

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

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Information About the Authors

Elena V. Borisenko, Candidate of Science (Psychology), Lead Analyst for Scientific and Methodological Support, Federal Coordination Center for the Development of Psychological and Pedagogical Support in the Education System of the Russian Federation, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the electronic journal *Psychology and Law*, Moscow State University of psychology and education, Senior Researcher, Laboratory of Psychology of Child and Adolescence, V.P. Serbsky National Medical Research Centre for Psychiatry and Narcology of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8864-1085, e-mail: nutskova@serbsky.ru

Elena G. Dozortseva, Doctor of Psychology, Professor, Professor, Department of Legal Psychology and Law, Faculty of Legal Psychology, Moscow State University of psychology and education, Senior Researcher, Laboratory for Child and Adolescent Psychology, V.P. Serbsky National Medical Research Centre for Psychiatry and Narcology of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation,Member of the editorial board of the scientific journal “Psychology and Law” member of the editorial board of the scientific journal “Psychological Science and Education”, Moscow, Russian Federation, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1309-0485, e-mail: edozortseva@mail.ru

Valentina D. Badmaeva, Doctor of Medicine, Head of the Department for Social and Forensic Psychiatric Problems of Minors, V.P. Serbsky National Medical Research Centre for Psychiatry and Narcology of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2345-3091, e-mail: badmaeva.v@serbsky.ru

Irina A. Chibisova, Candidate of Science (Medicine), Head of the Department of Forensic Psychiatric Examination and Social Psychiatry of Children and Adolescents of the Department of Social and Forensic Psychiatric Problems of Minors, V.P. Serbsky National Medical Research Centre for Psychiatry and Narcology of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8822-5607, e-mail: chibis-irena@mail.ru

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