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

al Severity Index (GSI) can be used as a summary of the test and reflects the severity of all answered statements as a global measure of distress. Cronbach's x has been found to range from 0.73 to 0.97. For the purpose of the study. only the GSI was analysed. Data analyses To compare demographic and p

usal, and Other Child-Specific Reactions consist of 7, 11. 6, and 10 items, respectively. The reli- ability of this instrument is good to excellent (Cronbach's a 0.92 for total score. 0.79 for Intrusion. 0.77 for Avoidance, 0.71 for Arousal; Alisic & Michel-. 2010). For the purpose of the study, only th

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

usal, and Other Child-Specific Reactions consist of 7, 11, 6, and 10 items, respectively. The reli- ability of this instrument is good to excellent (Cronbach's a 0.92 for total score, 0.79 for Intrusion, 0.77 for Avoidance, 0.71 for Arousal; Alisic & Kleber, 2010). For the purpose of the study, only the

es- tionnaire, assessing cognitive, affective, and behavioural symptoms of depression. The Dutch CDI has a satisfac- tory internal consistency, with Cronbach's a ranging between 0.71 and 0.89 (Timbremont & Braet, 2002). Behavioural problems The Youth Self-Report (YSR; Achenbach & Rescorla, 2001) was us

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