Title
The effects of early sexual abuse on later sexual victimization among female homeless and runaway adolescents
Abbreviated Journal Title
J. Interpers. Violence
Keywords
PROSTITUTION; CHILDHOOD; VIOLENCE; RISK; Criminology & Penology; Family Studies; Psychology, Applied
Abstract
Based on risk amplification and victimization theories, path analysis was used to investigate the effects of early sexual abuse on later sexual victimization among 361 female homeless and runaway adolescents in four midwestern states. Results indicated that early sexual abuse in the home had a positive direct effect on sexual victimization of adolescents on the streets. Early sexual abuse also increased the likelihood of later sexual victimization indirectly by increasing the amount of time at risk, deviant peer associations, and incidents of survival sex. Young women who leave dysfunctional and disorganized homes often characterized by abuse continue on negative developmental trajectories once they reach the streets. The social context of street life puts these adolescents in close proximity to potential offenders and exposes them to crime and criminals. The combination of a negative developmental trajectory and the high-risk street environment increases these young women's chances of being sexually victimized.
Journal Title
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
Volume
15
Issue/Number
3
Publication Date
1-1-2000
Document Type
Article; Proceedings Paper
Language
English
First Page
235
Last Page
250
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0886-2605
Recommended Citation
"The effects of early sexual abuse on later sexual victimization among female homeless and runaway adolescents" (2000). Faculty Bibliography 2000s. 2833.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2000/2833
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