ID | 186823 |
Title Proper | Child sexual abuse in South Africa |
Other Title Information | a criminological case study analysis exploring a life-course-persistent pathway for serial rape and murder |
Language | ENG |
Author | Bougard, Nigel Bradely ; Hesselink, Anni |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | Child sexual abuse and the criminogenesis thereof are notably not perpetrated in isolation from physical and emotional abuse – although empirical evidence suggests that the most profound impact thereof revolves around a desire to escape (as a coping mechanism) into a world of deviant sexual fantasy, rape and murder. The article explores a phenomenological case study analysis of a serial rapist and murderer from birth to early adulthood, prior to incarceration – and it depicts an existence driven by fatal sadistic sexual desires, hate and lethal intent. The researchers conducted face-to-face interviews with the participant comprising of three one-hour interviews, with the aid of a semi-structured interview schedule. The study highlighted the need for a proactive response in rendering psychosocial services to the abused child. |
`In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 57, No.5; Aug 2022: p.945–963 |
Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies 2022-06 57, 5 |
Key Words | Substance Abuse ; Mental Health ; Fantasy ; Addiction ; Child Sexual Abuse ; Life-Course-Persistent Pathway ; Serial Rape ; Serial Murder ; Criminogenesis ; Sadism |