Child sexual abuse in religious institutions: A comparative study based on sentences in Spain

Child sexual abuse is a global problem that has several physical and psychological health implications for the victims. This study aimed to analyse the way criminal courts respond to allegations of child sexual abuse in religious institutions in Spain compared with cases of abuse committed in other...

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Authors: Tamarit, Josep M. (Author) ; Aizpitarte, Alazne (Author) ; Arantegui, Laura (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2023
In: European journal of criminology
Year: 2023, Volume: 20, Issue: 1, Pages: 63-76
Further subjects:B Child Sexual Abuse
B Victims
B Catholic Church
B Sentencing
B Victimology
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