Original scientific paper
Child sexual abuse: Theoretical-empirical review and systematic prevention in Croatia
Mia Roje Đapić
orcid.org/0000-0002-6277-4197
; Zagreb Child and Youth Protectiona Center, Zagreb, Croatia
Gordana Buljan Flander
; Zagreb Child and Youth Protectiona Center, Zagreb, Croatia
Romana Galić
; City Office for Social Protection and Persons with Disabilities, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
Child abuse and neglect represent social and public health problem with high mortality and morbidity rates worldwide. Research systematically indicates all abuse and neglect types’ high prevalence and incidence, also lowest disclosure percentage of sexual abuse, with far-reaching consequences on mental health and well-being. According to the Council of Europe, every fifth child is sexually abused, which is supported by national data, and through modern technologies, children are exposed to additional dangers such as online recruitment ("grooming") and sexual abuse via the Internet. The risk of victimization of children and young people is on the rise due to the current pandemic crisis. This paper presents an overview of theoretical and empirical knowledge on child sexual abuse, live and through modern technologies, and a critical review of the prevention of this problem in Croatia at the national level with recommendations for improving the prevention goals of the next National Strategy for Children's Rights in Croatia.
Keywords
child sexual abuse, grooming, sextortion, prevention
Hrčak ID:
273052
URI
Publication date:
29.12.2021.
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