The purpose of this book is to provide a survey of the available literature and other
resources on the topic of childhood sexual abuse and to direct readers to sources for
further research. The literature and resources available provide insight into the causes,
treatment, and prevention of childhood sexual abuse. Tremendous growth in knowledge and
research has occurred in this field in recent years, and this book provides a resource
for students, writers, and researchers as well as professionals in the field.

About the Author(s)

Karen L. Kinnear holds an M.A. in sociology and is a paralegal, as well as a professional
researcher, editor, and writer with more than twenty years of experience in sociological,
economic, statistical, and financial analysis. Among her previous publications are Violent
Children: A Reference Handbook; Gangs: A Reference Handbook; Women in the Third World:
A Reference Handbook; and Single Parents: A Reference Handbook, all part of ABC-CLIO.s
Contemporary World Issues series.

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