Nicole Colombino, Elizabeth L Jeglic, Georgia M Winters, Lillian A Steedman, Cynthia Calkins
{"title":"The Presence of Others and the Possibility of Discovery During the Commission of Child Sexual Abuse Within Private Homes.","authors":"Nicole Colombino, Elizabeth L Jeglic, Georgia M Winters, Lillian A Steedman, Cynthia Calkins","doi":"10.1080/10538712.2026.2741850","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2026.2741850","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Child sexual abuse (CSA) most often occurs inside private residential settings, yet little is known about how the presence of others or physical barriers such as closed doors meaningfully influence whether abuse occurs or can be detected. Despite the common assumption that CSA requires complete isolation, situational crime prevention (SCP) predicts that the presence of others should reduce opportunity for abuse, yet the extent to which this holds in practice remains poorly understood. This study, conducted in the United States, examined whether this assumption holds true in private homes by integrating perspectives from both survivors and individuals who perpetrated CSA. Using semi-structured interviews of CSA survivors (<i>n</i> = 61) and individuals incarcerated for CSA (<i>n</i> = 47), we explored whether others were present in the home during the CSA and whether physical barriers limited the possibility of observation. Someone else was home during the CSA in 64.7% of cases, and in more than half (52.6%) others were usually or always present. Where the location of that person was recorded, just over one in ten (11.5%) were in the same room as the abuse. In approximately half of the cases (50.5%), no physical barrier would have prevented observation of the CSA. These findings challenge the assumption that CSA within private homes depends upon complete isolation and highlight the need to reconsider how opportunity, visibility, and household dynamics are addressed in both prevention efforts and prosecutorial strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":47645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child Sexual Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149116643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development of Dual Systems Constructs During Childhood: Sexual Abuse Variety as a Predictor of Differential Development.","authors":"Thomas Wojciechowski, Ella Waldspurger","doi":"10.1080/10538712.2026.2741852","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2026.2741852","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The dual systems model has risen to prominence as a developmental framework because of its capacity for understanding adolescents' high propensity for risky behaviors during this period of the life-course. While development of impulse control and sensation-seeking mainly occurs during adolescence, childhood and exposures during childhood may lead to long-term impacts on development during this period of the life-course. Sexual abuse in childhood may be a particularly relevant predictor of differential development of these constructs. This study addressed these gaps in the literature by examining sexual abuse as a predictor of differential development of impulse control and sensation-seeking during childhood and early adolescence. The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development data were analyzed. Group-based trajectory modeling was used to identify developmental heterogeneity in impulse control and sensation-seeking. Multinomial logistic regression was used to examine sexual abuse variety as a predictor of differential development. Results indicated that a four-group model of impulse control development (High Impulse Control, Moderate Impulse Control, Declining Impulsivity, High Impulsivity) and a three-group model of sensation-seeking development (High Sensation-Seeking, Moderate Sensation-Seeking, Low Sensation-Seeking) best fit the data. Greater sexual abuse variety predicted increased risk of assignment to the High Sensation-Seeking group, but did not predict impulse control development.</p>","PeriodicalId":47645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child Sexual Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149116625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David J Kolko, Rebecca Griffith, Paul Pilkonis, Eunice Torres, Jeff Rounds, Jonathan Hart, Kevin Rumbarger
{"title":"Assessment of Clinical Sexual Behavior Inventory Reports from Youth Referred to Community Treatment: Measurement Challenges and Directions.","authors":"David J Kolko, Rebecca Griffith, Paul Pilkonis, Eunice Torres, Jeff Rounds, Jonathan Hart, Kevin Rumbarger","doi":"10.1080/10538712.2026.2736208","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2026.2736208","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There is a critical need for developmentally sensitive and psychometrically sound tools to assess problematic sexual behavior (PSB) in youth. In this commentary, we illustrate the limitations of one measure, the Adolescent Clinical Sexual Behavior Inventory (ACSBI), as applied to a sample of 236 male youth referred by the juvenile court for treatment of PSB. Using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) as a lens, we report results (e.g. distributions, factor analysis) that demonstrate the measure's structural and conceptual shortcomings with this population. To highlight implications for clinical and research practice, we discuss method differences among studies examining the ACSBI, the clinical use of these items, and directions for measure development to assess PSB in youth.</p>","PeriodicalId":47645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child Sexual Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149041307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anna Thrash, Tiffany L Marcantonio, Alexandra Provost, Vivienne van Nostrand, Catherine Carlson, Sharlene Newman
{"title":"A Systematic Review of Rates of Sexual Violence Victimization in Rural Populations in the US.","authors":"Anna Thrash, Tiffany L Marcantonio, Alexandra Provost, Vivienne van Nostrand, Catherine Carlson, Sharlene Newman","doi":"10.1080/10538712.2026.2736210","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2026.2736210","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>People living in rural areas in the US may be at elevated risk to experience sexual violence victimization due to structural inequalities. However, our understanding of how often sexual violence occurs within these communities is limited. We conducted a systematic review to examine the prevalence rates of sexual violence victimization in rural communities. Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched electronic databases for articles published on sexual violence victimization in rural communities in the US; there was no publication date restriction. Articles were included if they assessed sexual violence victimization within a rural context within the US. Our initial search resulted in 6,170 articles for abstract screening, 16 met inclusion criteria. Most articles were removed because they assessed intimate partner violence, but not sexual violence. Our sample size included 6,369 participants who ranged from 13-64 years old. Articles were published between 1988-2025. Articles included five types of sexual violence: sexual violence over one's lifetime, unwanted touching, sexual coercion, attempted and completed rape. Average prevalence rates ranged from 6.5% - 23.8%. Rates of sexual violence victimization in rural populations mirror the broader literature on sexual violence prevalence rates. However, not all articles provided contextual details about the victimization experiences, such as who the perpetrator was, the time frame, or how often sexual violence had occurred. Moving forward, greater efforts are needed to assess the context of sexual violence victimization within rural communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":47645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child Sexual Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"1-26"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148991963","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Katie M Edwards, Rochelle L Dalla, Lorey Wheeler, Jamy Rentschler, Genevieve D Bryson, Janella S Kang, Aubrey K Paschal, Evelyn Thorne, Colleen M Ray, Aleesa Nutting
{"title":"School Personnel as Partners in the Prevention of Sex Trafficking: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study.","authors":"Katie M Edwards, Rochelle L Dalla, Lorey Wheeler, Jamy Rentschler, Genevieve D Bryson, Janella S Kang, Aubrey K Paschal, Evelyn Thorne, Colleen M Ray, Aleesa Nutting","doi":"10.1080/10538712.2026.2729076","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2026.2729076","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>School personnel play an important role in preventing violence and promoting positive school environments, yet little is known about their role in preventing sex trafficking of high school youth. As such, the purpose of this study was to answer the following: (1) How likely are school personnel to engage in prevention-related conversations with youth and report positive bystander intentions in situations of student sex trafficking? (2) How do demographics, sex trafficking knowledge, personal responsibility to help, perceptions of other school personnel's willingness to help, and cultural humility (i.e. self-reflection and learning to understand and respect cultural differences) relate to (a) bystander intentions and (b) engaging in prevention-related conversations? Participants were 143 school personnel in a Midwest urban school district. Participants, on average, agreed (on a 4-point scale from strongly disagree to strongly agree) that they engaged in prevention-related conversations with youth and reported having intentions to intervene as a bystander; thus, they were likely to engage in these behaviors. Results indicated that, on average, school personnel reported high levels of positive bystander intentions and were likely to engage in prevention-related conversations with youth regarding sex trafficking. Higher levels of personal beliefs regarding the unacceptability of sex trafficking and responsibility to prevent it and cultural humility were associated with greater bystander intentions. Greater knowledge related to commercial sexual exploitation was unexpectedly associated with lower bystander intentions. Overall, findings underscore the importance of multi-component approaches for school personnel that attend to social norms and cultural humility to support sex trafficking prevention efforts with high school youth.</p>","PeriodicalId":47645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child Sexual Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148963972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Interventions for Young People with Intellectual Disability and Problematic/Harmful Sexual Behavior - A Scoping Review.","authors":"Becky Nelson, Wenche Fjeld, Malin Lindroth","doi":"10.1080/10538712.2026.2724889","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2026.2724889","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Globally, young people face challenges in having their sexual and reproductive health and rights recognized and respected, for instance being protected from sexual abuse and violence by same-aged peers. There is a lack of consensus in the literature regarding the definition of problematic or harmful sexual behavior among young people, including youth with intellectual disabilities. This scoping review aimed for producing a comprehensive picture of recent research (conducted between 2014 and 2025) related to problematic/harmful sexual behavior in children and young people with intellectual disabilities. Specifically, studies of interventions developed to prevent the occurrence or re-occurrence of problematic/harmful sexual behaviors were sought, as well as studies exploring the experiences of young people and professionals in relation to these behaviors and interventions. The database searches generated 582 hits, and 14 publications were included. Results are presented narratively in two sections: 1) Interventions and 2) Stakeholder voices on interventions. The main findings are that extensive, well-documented, research on interventions addressing problematic/harmful sexual behavior among youth with intellectual disabilities is lacking, indicating that youth with intellectual disabilities displaying problematic/harmful sexual behavior have arbitrary access to interventions. Moreover, professionals lack knowledge and systematic approaches to working with these young people. To prevent problematic/harmful sexual behavior and sexual abuse, and thus ensure equitable opportunities for achieving sexual health, adequate education for youth with intellectual disability, and for professionals, is required. Furthermore, an international definition of problematic and harmful sexual behavior would aid knowledge transfer between contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":47645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child Sexual Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148881972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reproductive Healthcare Utilization Influences Among Women and Sexual/Gender Minority Survivors of Sexual Violence.","authors":"Katie Stubbers, Anastasia Stalzer, Lillian Bengtson, Shannon Lynch","doi":"10.1080/10538712.2026.2724888","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2026.2724888","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Individuals who experience sexual violence are at increased risk of reproductive health problems but often underutilize preventative reproductive healthcare. This mixed-methods analysis qualitatively explored factors influencing reproductive healthcare attendance by women and sexual/gender minority (SGM) individuals who experienced sexual violence and quantitatively compared Pap test utilization and attitudes/beliefs about Pap tests between the two groups. Participants (<i>n</i> = 554) completed an online survey measuring sexual violence exposure, Pap test utilization, and attitudes/beliefs toward Pap tests, and provided an open-ended response describing experiences, beliefs, or social factors influencing their attendance at reproductive healthcare appointments. Contrary to our hypothesis, SGM participants were more likely to be up to date on their Pap test (χ<sup>2</sup>[543] = 8.4, <i>p</i> < .004) and endorsed more perceived benefits (<i>t</i>[453.5] = 5.9, <i>p</i> < .001, <i>d</i> = .49) and fewer perceived risks (<i>t</i>[404.2] = 2.2, <i>p</i> = .031, <i>d</i> = .19) to Pap testing compared to cisgender/heterosexual sexual violence survivors. In the participants' descriptions of their beliefs and perceived barriers, six qualitative themes were identified: Safeguarding Health and Routine Maintenance, Emotional Barriers, Agency and Disempowerment, Resource Barriers, Provider Characteristics, and Community Influence. Factors influencing healthcare participation that were more common in the SGM group were their sexual violence history, fear of pain, discomfort, or feeling judged by providers. This analysis provides insight into and offers recommendations regarding reproductive healthcare utilization in sexual-violence-exposed women and SGM individuals.</p>","PeriodicalId":47645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child Sexual Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"1-20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148866371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alyssa Amendola, Melissa Bright, Maggie Ingram, David Finkelhor
{"title":"Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response Behaviors Among a Sample of Youth Football Coaches.","authors":"Alyssa Amendola, Melissa Bright, Maggie Ingram, David Finkelhor","doi":"10.1080/10538712.2026.2713055","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2026.2713055","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Youth sports can be ideal settings for supporting youth development. Youth sports can also, however, create settings that put athletes at risk for experiencing child sexual abuse (CSA). Many youth coaches are encouraged or required to complete child abuse prevention education modules to learn how to identify warning signs of abuse and how to help if CSA is identified. However, research on coaches' confidence in identifying and preventing CSA is limited. In this formative research study, we develop and test new measures that will be used in a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of an adult-focused CSA prevention program. Measures include coach knowledge of CSA, confidence in preventing and responding to CSA, and engagement in CSA prevention and response behaviors. We recruited a national sample of 107 youth football coaches and league leaders to complete the survey. In the current study, we discuss preliminary findings on the relationships between knowledge, perception, and behaviors in our sample. We also discuss current limitations of the measures and offer recommendations for addressing them in future use.</p>","PeriodicalId":47645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child Sexual Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lesley-Anne Ey, Leah Bromfield, Ebony Tucker, James Herbert
{"title":"Barriers and Facilitators to Coordinated Multiagency Responses to Children Displaying Harmful Sexual Behavior.","authors":"Lesley-Anne Ey, Leah Bromfield, Ebony Tucker, James Herbert","doi":"10.1080/10538712.2026.2719676","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2026.2719676","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Many agencies play a critical role in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention responses to children's harmful sexual behavior (HSB). This research aims to explore in a single Australian jurisdiction which agencies respond to HSB, the nature and role of each agency's response, and the barriers and facilitators to a more coordinated multi-agency approach. As part of a larger study, 18 multidisciplinary professionals representing various children's oversight bodies and government organizations involved in responding to children's HSB participated in a five-hour face-to-face interagency workshop. Data was managed and thematically analyzed using NVivo software (Version 10). Participants identified internal procedures and inter-departmental agreements, shared goals, early intervention, and information sharing as facilitators to coordinated multi-agency responses to children's HSB. However, barriers outweighed these facilitators. Participants emphasized a need for systemic responses to HSB to include non-statutory (voluntary/diversionary) responses to children displaying these behaviors. Mapping service responses can facilitate understanding and awareness about agency roles among professionals; potentially reducing barriers to coordinated multi-agency responses. A multi-agency framework may eliminate many current barriers to responding to children's and young people's HSB, enabling a better opportunity for early intervention and prevention responses.</p>","PeriodicalId":47645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child Sexual Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kevin Ortiz Diaz, Abbey Gali, Diana Solomon, Maureen C Kenny, Dionne Stephens
{"title":"Male Service Members' Experiences of Sexual Assault Prevention Trainings in the U.S. Military.","authors":"Kevin Ortiz Diaz, Abbey Gali, Diana Solomon, Maureen C Kenny, Dionne Stephens","doi":"10.1080/10538712.2026.2719687","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2026.2719687","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sexual violence in the military remains a pervasive public health and organizational concern. Although the U.S. military has implemented prevention policies and trainings, few evaluations have examined their cultural relevance or effectiveness. This exploratory study used a theory-informed qualitative design, guided by the Kirkpatrick model, to explore how military culture shapes the design, reception, and impact of sexual assault prevention trainings. Seventeen male current and former service members from four military branches participated in semi-structured interviews analyzing their perceptions and experiences with these trainings. Codebook thematic analysis revealed multiple factors influencing effectiveness across the model's four levels -reaction, learning, behavior, and results- with leadership emerging as the most influential. Participants emphasized that when leaders modeled engagement and accountability, trainings were perceived as more meaningful, whereas inaction or apathy reinforced skepticism and fear of retaliation. Findings illustrate how cultural elements such as hierarchy, masculinity norms, and heteronormativity affect training outcomes and reporting behaviors. Drawing on Connell's concept of hegemonic masculinity, the study underscores that prevention efforts must move beyond content delivery to address the cultural systems that sustain sexual violence. Results highlight the need for culturally responsive, leadership-driven approaches to effectively reduce sexual violence within military settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":47645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child Sexual Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}