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Sexual Victimization Across the Lifespan
Heather Littleton1, Lindsay M Orchowski2
1University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO, USA.
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse
|August 16, 2025
Summary
This special issue expands the Journal of Child Sexual Abuse (JCSA) scope to cover sexual victimization across the lifespan. It addresses long-term impacts, understudied groups, and prevention strategies for sexual violence.
Area of Science:
- This special issue focuses on sexual violence, trauma, and child sexual abuse, integrating research across the lifespan.
- It highlights advancements in understanding and addressing sexual victimization, encompassing psychological, social, and public health perspectives.
Background:
- The Journal of Child Sexual Abuse (JCSA) has expanded its scope to encompass sexual victimization throughout an individual's life.
- This special issue features 12 articles addressing critical aspects of sexual victimization, reflecting this broadened focus.
Discussion:
- The articles explore the enduring psychological and social impacts of childhood sexual abuse extending into adulthood.
- Research investigates the prevalence and consequences of diverse sexual victimization forms within historically marginalized populations.
- The issue also covers the development of crucial assessment tools and intervention programs aimed at preventing sexual violence and mitigating its effects.
Key Insights:
- Childhood sexual abuse has significant, lasting negative effects into adulthood.
- Sexual victimization prevalence and impact vary across different demographic groups, particularly understudied populations.
- Effective assessment instruments and prevention programs are vital for addressing sexual violence.
Outlook:
- Future scholarship is encouraged to deepen the understanding, prevention, and response to all forms of sexual violence.
- Enhanced collaboration among researchers, clinicians, advocates, and policymakers is essential for eradicating sexual violence.
- The expanded scope aims to foster comprehensive strategies for addressing sexual victimization across the lifespan.
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