Citation

Foster JM. J. Child Sex. Abus. 2017; 26(6): 710-730.

Affiliation

Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology , Western Michigan University , Kalamazoo , Michigan , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10538712.2017.1339223

PMID

28836930

Abstract

Qualitative analysis of boys' narratives about child sexual abuse revealed several themes, including memories of the abuse, the disclosure and subsequent events, the healing journey, and a meta-theme titled "fear and safety." In this article, boys' (N = 19) experiences related to fear and safety and the healing journey are explored. The narratives provided a unique look at boys' road to recovery, perceptions of counseling, and hopes for their futures. Recommendations for counseling boy victims are discussed.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescents; boys; child sexual abuse; children; counseling; males; treatment; victims