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Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Vol. 19, No. 10, 1137-1156 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/0886260504269093

The Long-Term Effects of Child Sexual Abuse by Female Perpetrators

A Qualitative Study of Male and Female Victims

Myriam S. Denov

University of Ottawa

Although the long-term effects of sexual abuse by men have been studied extensively, minimal research has explored the effects of sexual abuse by women. This qualitative study explores the experience and long-term impact of sexual abuse by women. The data were derived from in-depth interviews with 14 adult victims (7 men, 7 women) of child sexual abuse by females. Most respondents reported severe sexual abuse by their mothers. The vast majority of participants reported that the experience of female-perpetrated sexual abuse was harmful and damaging. As a result of the sexual abuse, male and female respondents reported long-term difficulties with substance abuse, self-injury, suicide, depression, rage, strained relationships with women, self-concept and identity issues, and a discomfort with sex. In light of the popular and professional perceptions that sexual abuse by women is relatively harmless as compared to sexual abuse by men, the implications of these long-termeffects are discussed, particularly in relation to professionals working in the area of child sexual abuse.

Key Words: child sexual abuse • female perpetrators • child welfare • secondary victimization • sense of betrayal


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