Table of Contents

Sociohistorical Context.- Historical Overview.- Theories of Child Sexual Abuse: An Historical and Sociocultural Perspective.- Scope of the Problem.- Methodology.- Incidence and Prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse.- Extrafamilial Abuse.- Intrafamilial Abuse.- Risk Factors for Child Sexual Abuse Victimization.- Offenders.- Nonoffending Guardians.- Aftermath.- Professional Response to Child Sexual Abuse.- Conclusions.