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[Sexual abuse in institutions].

Harald Dreßing

    Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik, Medizinische Psychologie
    |December 8, 2025
    PubMed
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    Sexualized violence affects children and adolescents in various settings. Institutional sexual abuse disproportionately impacts boys in educational and welfare settings, while girls are more often victimized within families.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Criminology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Sexualized violence is a pervasive issue affecting children and adolescents.
    • While often occurring within families, a significant portion happens in institutional settings.
    • Understanding the unique dynamics of institutional sexual abuse is crucial for child protection.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the specific dynamics of sexualized violence within institutional contexts.
    • To highlight the differing prevalence rates and victim demographics between family and institutional settings.
    • To inform the development of effective institutional protection strategies for children and adolescents.

    Main Methods:

    • The study primarily focuses on analyzing existing data and literature regarding sexualized violence in institutional settings.

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  • It examines perpetrator-victim constellations and the specific contexts of abuse.
  • Emphasis is placed on understanding the role of institutional dynamics in these acts.

    • Main Results:

    • Sexual abuse most frequently occurs within the victim's family or social circle, with girls being more commonly affected.
    • A substantial proportion of sexualized violence takes place within institutions like schools, sports facilities, and welfare organizations.
    • In these institutional settings, boys are significantly more likely to be victims of sexual violence than girls.

    Conclusions:

    • Institutional contexts present distinct dynamics in sexualized violence, requiring specialized protection measures.
    • The differing gendered impact of abuse in family versus institutional settings necessitates tailored prevention and intervention strategies.
    • Strengthening institutional protection concepts is vital to safeguard children and adolescents from sexualized violence.