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Sexual abuse: in psychology, sexual abuse refers to the involvement of a child or non-consenting adult in sexual activities they do not fully comprehend, are unable to give informed consent to, or that violate social and legal norms. It can include a range of behaviors, both physical and non-physical. Victims often experience significant psychological trauma, affecting their emotional and mental health._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Forensic Psychology | Sexual Abuse | Forensic Psychology | |
Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-19 |