Epstein Secrets

of prior sexual trauma are more likely to postpone disclosure of a subsequent assault than those without prior victimization (Smith et al., 2000: Ullman, 1996). This is in contrast with the findings of Ahrens et al. (2010), who report no dif- ference in rates of prior sexual trauma between early and

ing disclosure. Evidence suggests that young children are at higher risk for delayed disclosure than adolescents (Kogan. 2004: SchOnbucher, Maier, Mohler-Kuo. Schnyder. & Landoll. 2012). Thus, various rape and victim-related character- istics have been found to be associated with timing of disclosure. T

of prior sexual trauma are more likely to postpone disclosure of a subsequent assault than those without prior victimization (Smith et al., 2000; Ullman, 1996). This is in contrast with the findings of Ahrens et al. (2010), who report no dif- ference in rates of prior sexual trauma between early and

ectively report having experienced CSA, official incidence estimates indicate only 1 per 250 children. In a survey of Swiss child services, Maier, Mohler-Kuo, Landholt, Schnyder, and Jud (2013) fur- ther found 2.68 cases per 1,000 of CSA disclosures, while in a recent comprehensive review McElvaney (2015)

ectively report having experienced CSA, official incidence estimates indicate only 1 per 250 children. In a survey of Swiss child services, Maier, Mohler-Kuo, Landholt, Schnyder, and Jud (2013) fur- ther found 2.68 cases per 1,000 of CSA disclosures, while in a recent comprehensive review McElvaney (2015)

y to utilize medical services and report to the police than early disclosers is in line with previous studies in adult women (Ahrens et al., 2010; Ullman, 1996; Ullman & Filipas, 2001). It suggests that disclosure latency is important for public health and safety, as delayed disclosure may not only