Twice Silenced: The Underreporting of Child Sexual Abuse in Orthodox Jewish Communities. Issue 6 (18th August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Katzenstein, David; Fontes, Lisa Aronson
• Is Part Of: Journal of child sexual abuse. Volume 26:Issue 6(2017)
• Page Start: 752
• Page End: 767
• Publication Date: 2017-08-18
• Subjects: Child sexual abuse -- cultural factors -- Jews -- religion -- underreporting; Child sexual abuse -- Periodicals; Child sexual abuse -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Child molesters -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; Sexually abused children -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; Child Abuse, Sexual -- Periodicals; 362.76
• DOI: 10.1080/10538712.2017.1336505
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1053-8712

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Child sexual abuse remains an underreported crime throughout the world, despite extensive research and resources dedicated both to improving investigative techniques and helping children disclose their experiences. The discovery of rampant cover-ups within the Catholic Church has exposed some of the ways religious and cultural issues can impede reporting to authorities. This article examines specific factors that contribute to the underreporting of child sexual abuse within Orthodox Jewish communities. It also explores ways in which these communities have handled child sexual abuse reporting in the past and describes recent progress. Implications are offered for CSA prevention, detection, and recovery in Orthodox Jewish communities as well as other minority religious groups.