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The Baltic Sea Regional Study on Adolescent Sexuality |
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05 Dec 2007 Published by: Lars Lööf (CBSS)
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In this unique study coordinated by Dr Svein Mossige, Dr Carl-Göran Svedin and Dr Mare Ainsaar, 20 000 young persons around 18 years of age, in six different countries participated. They have responded to questions on what kind of experiences they have of their families, themselves, of voluntary sexual relations and of sexually abusive relations. |
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Sexual Exploitation of Children in Latvia, Research Report from Riga Christian Street Children Centre |
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19 Jun 2007 Published by: Lars Lööf (CBSS)
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In the preface, the researchers in this project states: "In Latvia, child prostitution has not yet been sufficiently realized and studied, sometimes existence of this problem is even denied (nobody has informed the law enforcement institution about such facts). Due to the abovementioned reasons, by encouragement and financial support of the OAK Foundation and Nordic Council of Ministers, we have launched the research the main goal of which is to analyse and attract the society's and responsible officials' attention to the problem of child sexual exploitation". |
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Trauma, Posttraumatic Stress and Dissociation Among Swedish Adolescents: Evaluation of Questionnaires |
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08 Feb 2007 Published by: Åkerman, Ingrid (Sweden)
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The main aim of this thesis has been to investigate trauma and dissociation among Swedish adolescents and to evaluate the psychometric properties such as reliability and various kinds of validity of three screening instruments for assessment of dissociation and other symptoms of post traumatic stress. The three instruments in question have been Dis-Q-Sweden, A-DES and TSCC, the symptoms measured by these instruments are neither easy to capture nor easy for the adolescent to talk about. Therefore these self report scales are essential. A second aim has been to compare the results with results from other countries and to develop preliminary Swedish norms for the clinician to use. Age and gender differences have been looked upon as well as assessed symptoms connected to known experienced trauma/sexual and/or physical abuse and self-reported trauma in normal and clinical populations. |
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Sexual Abuse of Children and Young People - An anthology on prevention and treatment |
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09 Dec 2006 Published by: Melchior, Anne (Denmark)
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Members of the Danish Research Network on Sexual Abuse of Children has published the anthology: "Sexual Abuse of Children and Young People - an anthology on prevention and treatment". The anthology consists of 14 articles concerning following topics : What is child sexuality and how does it develop, the scope of sexual abuse, prevention of sexual abuse of children and young people, young people's paid sexual services, long-term after-effects of sexual abuse, therapy, perspectives. Authors: Line Albér Andersen, Anette Baadsgaard, Else Christensen, Anette Hammershøi (red), Anne Melchior Hansen, Birgitte Jørgensen, Anne Charlotte Larsen, Kristian Larsen, Helmer Bøving Larsen, Karin Helweg-Larsen, Ingrid Leth, Jill Melbye (red), Martin Mogensen, Steen Ulrik Mogensen, Elsebeth Kirk Muff, Marie Luise Nørrelykke, Pia Rathje, Annalise Rust, Kuno Sørensen, Mogens Holm Sørensen, Katrine Schrøder, Mimi Strange, Katrine Zeuthen.
The anthology is not translated into English.
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Visible Evidence - Forgotten Children |
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10 Oct 2006 Published by: Söderlind, Peder
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In a society where child sexual abuse is shrouded in secrecy and denial, the
vast majority of abused children and adult survivors remain silent about the
abuse they have suffered. Coercive techniques (grooming) of child sexual
abuse offenders and the failure of child protection systems to protect victims
and support disclosure exacerbate the situation. The abuse continues when
photographic evidence of child sexual abuse is circulated through new
technologies and child protection systems fail to coordinate their actions to
identify and protect the victims.
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Expert meeting on Child Friendly Investigations |
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20 Jul 2006 Published by: Lars Lööf (CBSS)
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The Working Group for Cooperation on Children at Risk organised this expert meeting on child friendly investigative methods in cooperation with the Icelandic Ministry of Social Affairs and the Icelandic Government Agency for Child Protection. This report contains presentations and discussions held during the meeting, as well as the complete programme of the meeting and contact details for those participating. |
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State reports - Concluding observations: Latvia |
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20 Jun 2006 Published by: Lars Lööf (CBSS)
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While the Committee recognizes the existence of legislative measures to address sexual exploitation and trafficking of children, including the national programme on the Prevention of Trafficking in Human Beings 2004-2008, and training of law enforcement personnel, the Committee is concerned that a general lack of awareness and economic hardship faced by many young people in Latvia increases their vulnerability.
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Meeting Report for attention of the CDPC - 1 st Meeting, Strasbourg 22-24 May 2006 |
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09 Jun 2006 Published by: Lars Lööf (CBSS)
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The meeting had two main objectives, namely the promotion of children's rights within the Council of Europe member States and in particular the protection of children against all forms of violence, including sexual violence. During the three days, the committee examined whether a new legally-binding instrument to protect children against sexual exploitation and abuse is necessary, and if so what the main parameters of such a text would be. |
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3rd ECPAT International Assembly Report Booklet |
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12 Apr 2006 Published by: Lars Lööf (CBSS)
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The Third ECPAT International Assembly wrapped up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Over 160 participants from the ECPAT Network took part in workshops, roundtables and other meetings on network development, campaigning, child sex tourism, child and youth participation and numerous other topics of special interest. |
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Child and Youth (Welfare) Policy in Europe. Current Positions and Outlook |
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17 Mar 2006 Published by: Herzig, Sabine
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The German Child Welfare Association strongly promotes the development of a European perspective on child and youth welfare services and policy within scientific discussions - most notably with the establishment of the expert committee "Child and Youth (Welfare) Policy in Europe". |
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Raising Children without Violence - European Conference in Berlin (20-21 October 2005) |
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21 Feb 2006 Published by: Herzig, Sabine
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The conference report is available in German language on the web page of the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth in Germany.
The programme (in English and German language) gives an overview about the presentations, roundtable discussions and discussion forums at the conference.
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Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders Child Protection Office |
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03 Oct 2005 Published by: Anonym
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The Scottish Child Protection system/law is separate and different from that in other countries in the UK.
This office provides tactical and logistical support to state agencies and ngo's across South-East Scotland dealing with all aspects of child abuse and children at risk. We are a public, state-sponsored agency who have responisbility for inter-agency child protection protocols and procedures, audits and standards, public information, inter-agency training, and critical case reviews, including child death reviews. |
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Video training course in Russian on rehabilitation of children that have been sexually abused. |
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02 Aug 2005 Published by: Lars Lööf (CBSS)
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This video training on Psychological rehabilitation of children survivors of sexual abuse was produced by a team at the Women's Consortium of Ukraine. It targets caregivers at orphanages, boarding schools, shelters and those who have a possibility of a long-term support and systematic care to children, where the abused children are likely to be found. |
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"Responsibility in transition: 16-year olds´ understandings of sexual exploitation." |
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12 May 2005 Published by: Vedeler, Janikke Solstad
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"Responsibility in transition: 16-year olds´ understandings of sexual exploitation" (NOVA Rapport 13/04) is a study done by Ingrid Smette at the Norwegian Social Research. This study explores how adolescents understand concepts relating to sexual exploitation and abuse. Furthermore, it investigates their perceptions of youths? and adults? different roles in relationships that the judicial system defines as exploitative or abusive. The report is based on focus groups interviews with a number of 16-year olds, who were recruited from upper secondary schools and from an Internet cafe run by the municipality of Oslo. As background material, several relevant legal texts are analysed and discussed. Relationships between minors and adults established via the Internet and youth selling sexual services - two phenomena often referred to as examples of sexual exploitation of youth - are used to approach the concepts of interest for this study. |
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A summary of the dissertation "Children as Witnesses" by Gamst and Langballe, 2004 |
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17 Sep 2004 Published by: Vedeler, Janikke Solstad
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The study "Children as Witnesses. An Empirical and Theoretical Investigation of the Communication Between Interviewer and Child in Interview Situations. Development of Interview Methodology" was carried out in the period 1998-2003, at the Faculty of Education, Department of Special Needs Education, University of Oslo by Gamst and Langballe. The dissertation addresses issues pertaining to the legal protection of children who act as witnesses in criminal proceedings and who are interviewed by police officers in this connection. |
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Sexual exploitation of children in Sweden |
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16 Aug 2004 Published by: Åkerman, Ingrid (Sweden)
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Final report from the Committee on knowledge about sexual exploited children in Sweden.
Sexual exploitation of children comprises trafficking in children, child prostitution/sexual exploitation for payment and child pornography. The report contains a description of these three problem areas, relevant legislation is reported and risk factors identified. Investigations, measures and treatment for both victims and perpetrators are reviewed as well as joint action at both national and international levels. The committee has also presented certain proposals for continued work on issues concerning the sexual exploitation of children. |
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Risk factors for child physical abuse |
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07 Dec 2003 Published by: Soonets, Ruth (Estonia)
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This study maded by Helena Pukk (2002) investigates the risk and protective factors for child physical abuse (CPA) and Parent-to-child physical aggression (PCPA).Miler-Perrin & Perrin (1999) divided child maltreatment into six different categories ? emotional neglect, physical neglect, educational neglect, emotional abuse, physical abuse and sexual abuse. The hypothesis was that the risk and protective factors for child physical abuse (CPA) differ by the severity of abuse.
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The Committee on Sexual Exploitation of Children in Sweden |
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12 Jun 2003 Published by: Lars Lööf (CBSS)
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At the Conference: "Stop Child Trafficking - Modern Day Slavery in Helsinki, Finland on June 1st to 3rd 2003, Ingrid Åkerman from the Committe on Sexual Exploitation of Children in Sweden made a presentation of their work specifically in relation to trafficking of children. |
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The Youth Counselling and Sex Education Unit, University of Zielona Góra, Poland |
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30 Aug 2002 Published by: Lars Lööf (CBSS)
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The Youth Counselling and Sex Education Unit, University of Zielona Góra was established in 1974, and began to focus on sex education issues in 1985. The university unit is the only one in Poland dealing with these topics. For more information, please go to "Ongoing projects" and "Abused Children". |
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The Child Abuse Team within Swedish National Criminal Investigation Department |
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02 Jul 2002 Published by: Lars Lööf (CBSS)
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A Child Abuse Team was established at the Special Objects Unit within the National Criminal Intelligence Service at the Swedish National Investigation Department in November 1995. This was the result of the work executed by a Parliamentary Commission, which was started after the two first major child pornography cases in Sweden in 1992 and -93. |
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Centre for Europe's Children - CEC |
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16 May 2001 Published by:
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Aims and Objectives:
The Centre for Europe's Children was set up in September 1997. It is the documentation and information centre for the Programme for Children which the Council of Europe, in co-operation with UNICEF, intends to promote Children's Rights in Europe. The aim of the centre is:
- to provide the best web based information on European Children's Rights,
- to promote good practice and policies in Children's Rights.
The main objective of the Centre is to meet the information needs of practitioners, policy makers, civil servants, academics, experts and others responsible for child related activities by stimulating reserach and evaluation, and developing networks of policy makers and interested parties to share ideas and information. |
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Child's Time - Helping Children Traumatized by Violence within Family |
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28 Feb 2001 Published by:
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Children have been the invisible victims of violence within family. This violence which is often called ''family violence'' has been seen as a problem affecting only adults in the family. However, the abuse of the mother and the violence of the father does often have a great effect on children. The exposure to viloence within family is a severe development risk factor.
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ASEM - Resource Centre |
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28 Feb 2001 Published by:
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At the second ASIA-Europe-Meeting (ASEM) Summit in London in April 1998, The Philippines and the United Kingdom presented a joint initiative to promote international co-operation on child welfare. This was taken forward in October at the Lancaster House experts meeting. With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Plan of Action of the 1996 Stockholm Congress it was decided to establish a web based resource centre at the Centre for Europe's Children, to provide information to all those working to combat the sexual exploitation of children.
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CEC - Centre for Europe's Children |
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28 Feb 2001 Published by:
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The Centre for Europe's Children is the Documentation centre for the Council of Europe Programme for Children. This Programme was proposed in the Action Plan of the Second Summit of Heads of State and Governments of member states of the Council of Europe calling for better protection of children.
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