Parental circumstances leading to child sexual abuse in Zimbabwe
Child sexual abuse remains one of the leading social ills of our time. It is a phenomenon that has multi-faceted consequences on children, families and the society at large. This paper discusses findings emanating from a study which explored the phenomenon of child sexual abuse in Zimbabwe. Using a...
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Journal of Social Development in Africa
2021
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| Online Access: | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343935193_Parental_circumstances_leading_to_child_sexual_abuse_in_Zimbabwe http://hdl.handle.net/11408/4177 |
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| Summary: | Child sexual abuse remains one of the leading social ills of our time. It is a phenomenon that has multi-faceted consequences on children, families and the society at large. This paper discusses findings emanating from a study which explored the phenomenon of child sexual abuse in Zimbabwe. Using a qualitative approach and a case study design, the study discusses how parental circumstances are key factors that lead to the vulnerability of children to sexual abuse. The authors call for a paradigm shift from curative social welfare services in dealing with child sexual abuse, and advocate for a preventative-oriented practice that addresses macro-ecological factors that contribute to vulnerability of children to sexual abuse. |
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