@article{ref1,
title="False accusations of sexual abuse as a mean of revenge in couple disputes",
journal="Clinica terapeutica",
year="2014",
author="Grattagliano, I. and Corbi, G. and Catanesi, R. and Ferrara, N. and Lisi, A. and Campobasso, C. P.",
volume="165",
number="2",
pages="e119-24",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: In forensic-psychiatric evaluations on a minor presumed victim of sexual abuse, one may come across &quot;false positives&quot; and &quot;false negatives&quot;. The aim of this study was to examine the phenomenon of false sexual abuse as revenge by one ex-partner against the other, and to offer recommendations about how to avoid this risk. <br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: The authors examined 75 technical consultations and expert testimonials in which intrafamilial sexual abuse of a minor was reported. <br><br>RESULTS: Twenty two (30%) were found to be baseless and result of conflict, revenge of one partner upon the other. Of these 22, 5 involved men who accused their ex-wives and/or live-in partners. The remaining 17 cases involved charges by women against their ex- husbands, and/or live-in partners. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Charges of abuse represent not only an instrument of protection of one's own children, but also a weapon of revenge against an ex-partner, putting these minors into the role of victims.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0009-9074",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}