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What is largely considered a commonality between incest and certain social issues?
What is largely considered a commonality between incest and certain social issues?
- Wealth accumulation
- High academic performance
- Physical fitness
- Chronic mental health issues (correct)
Which of the following behaviors may indicate trauma bonding due to incestuous relationships?
Which of the following behaviors may indicate trauma bonding due to incestuous relationships?
- Improving interpersonal skills
- Increased social activities
- Change in behavior (correct)
- Enhanced emotional stability
What term is used to describe the exploitation of children for sexual purposes through abusing power or vulnerabilities?
What term is used to describe the exploitation of children for sexual purposes through abusing power or vulnerabilities?
- Emotional incest
- Labor trafficking
- Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a method used in sex trafficking?
Which of the following is NOT a method used in sex trafficking?
What is the average age at which individuals typically enter into sex trafficking situations?
What is the average age at which individuals typically enter into sex trafficking situations?
What defines consent in sexual encounters?
What defines consent in sexual encounters?
At what age does California law consider consensual sex impossible?
At what age does California law consider consensual sex impossible?
Which of the following describes sexual assault?
Which of the following describes sexual assault?
What is drug-facilitated sexual assault most commonly associated with?
What is drug-facilitated sexual assault most commonly associated with?
What role does the amygdala play in the brain's response to trauma?
What role does the amygdala play in the brain's response to trauma?
What is the correct definition of 'statutory rape'?
What is the correct definition of 'statutory rape'?
Which type of rape is characterized by sexual assault for the purpose of changing someone's sexual orientation?
Which type of rape is characterized by sexual assault for the purpose of changing someone's sexual orientation?
How does excessive cortisol impact the body?
How does excessive cortisol impact the body?
What is a characteristic of relational female offenders in sexual abuse cases?
What is a characteristic of relational female offenders in sexual abuse cases?
According to the rapist typology described, which type of rapist is characterized by impulsive behavior and a short duration act?
According to the rapist typology described, which type of rapist is characterized by impulsive behavior and a short duration act?
What motif is primarily associated with anger-based rapists?
What motif is primarily associated with anger-based rapists?
How do inadequate rapists typically perceive their victims?
How do inadequate rapists typically perceive their victims?
Which form of sexual offending is not generally associated with predatory behavior?
Which form of sexual offending is not generally associated with predatory behavior?
What term is used to refer to the individual who purchases a victim in trafficking situations?
What term is used to refer to the individual who purchases a victim in trafficking situations?
Which type of trafficking involves a child being groomed by someone perceived as a family member?
Which type of trafficking involves a child being groomed by someone perceived as a family member?
What is the role of the 'bottom' in trafficking situations?
What is the role of the 'bottom' in trafficking situations?
Which factor does NOT typically characterize victims of trafficking?
Which factor does NOT typically characterize victims of trafficking?
What stage of trafficking involves the victim being sold to individuals or groups?
What stage of trafficking involves the victim being sold to individuals or groups?
Which type of trafficker is known for using violence and threats to control their victims?
Which type of trafficker is known for using violence and threats to control their victims?
Which type of pedophile ring involves a hierarchy and the sharing of content or victims?
Which type of pedophile ring involves a hierarchy and the sharing of content or victims?
Which of the following is NOT a technique of motivational interviewing?
Which of the following is NOT a technique of motivational interviewing?
What defines a paraphilic disorder?
What defines a paraphilic disorder?
Which of the following is a form of anomalous target disorder?
Which of the following is a form of anomalous target disorder?
How does BDSM differ from abuse?
How does BDSM differ from abuse?
What is the main characteristic of voyeuristic disorder?
What is the main characteristic of voyeuristic disorder?
What defines sexual sadism disorder?
What defines sexual sadism disorder?
What is a characteristic of individuals with pedophilic disorder?
What is a characteristic of individuals with pedophilic disorder?
What is NOT a component of the cycle described by Lee on sexual sadism?
What is NOT a component of the cycle described by Lee on sexual sadism?
Which of the following is true about sexually motivated crimes?
Which of the following is true about sexually motivated crimes?
What term refers to the loss of choice and free will often associated with trauma experiences?
What term refers to the loss of choice and free will often associated with trauma experiences?
Which method is often used to prime a child's brain to dissociate?
Which method is often used to prime a child's brain to dissociate?
What is the most common source of victim blaming in sexual assault cases?
What is the most common source of victim blaming in sexual assault cases?
Which of the following describes the concept of ‘sexed in’ in sexual violence?
Which of the following describes the concept of ‘sexed in’ in sexual violence?
What common characteristics are often found among child sexual abusers?
What common characteristics are often found among child sexual abusers?
What is the primary focus of Finkelhor's model regarding child sexual abuse?
What is the primary focus of Finkelhor's model regarding child sexual abuse?
Which type of sexual crime comprises 10% of reported rapes?
Which type of sexual crime comprises 10% of reported rapes?
What is the defining feature of paraphilias?
What is the defining feature of paraphilias?
Which drug is most commonly associated with substance-facilitated sexual assaults?
Which drug is most commonly associated with substance-facilitated sexual assaults?
What does 'dissociation training' primarily aim to achieve?
What does 'dissociation training' primarily aim to achieve?
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What is sexual abuse?
What is sexual abuse?
A type of sexual assault that happens repeatedly.
What is drug-facilitated sexual assault?
What is drug-facilitated sexual assault?
A type of sexual assault where the victim is intoxicated by drugs or alcohol without their consent.
What is the amygdala's role in trauma?
What is the amygdala's role in trauma?
The brain's emotional center, responsible for triggering fight, flight, freeze, or fawn responses when faced with danger.
What is the hippocampus's role in trauma?
What is the hippocampus's role in trauma?
The part of the brain that stores memories, particularly short-term ones.
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What are hormones?
What are hormones?
Chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions.
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What is the HPA axis?
What is the HPA axis?
A series of brain structures, including the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands, responsible for regulating the body's stress response.
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What is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?
What is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?
A type of mental disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personalities within a single person.
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What is the vagus nerve?
What is the vagus nerve?
The main nerve responsible for connecting the brain to the rest of the body. Plays a crucial role in regulating the body's response to stress.
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Emotional Incest
Emotional Incest
A pattern of behavior where a parent relies on their child for emotional fulfillment that is typically provided by a partner.
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Incest
Incest
Sexual activity between family members who are legally prohibited from marrying.
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Grooming
Grooming
A manipulative tactic used by abusers to gain control over their victim by creating an emotional bond through love and intimacy.
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Sex Trafficking
Sex Trafficking
The act of using force, fraud, or coercion to compel someone into a commercial sex act or sexual exploitation.
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Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC)
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC)
A specific form of sex trafficking involving minors.
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Paraphilia
Paraphilia
A mental health disorder characterized by an atypical sexual arousal toward objects, animals, or non-consenting individuals.
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Dissociation Training
Dissociation Training
The act of intentionally causing another person to experience a feeling of detachment from their body or surroundings through methods like spinning or drug use.
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Torture
Torture
A set of techniques used to control and manipulate victims, including drug-induced amnesia, electric shocks, and forcing victims to abuse each other.
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Substance-Facilitated Sexual Assault
Substance-Facilitated Sexual Assault
A category of sexual assaults that use substances, such as alcohol or drugs, to incapacitate the victim and make them more vulnerable.
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Child on Child Sexual Abuse (COCSA)
Child on Child Sexual Abuse (COCSA)
A type of sexual abuse that involves a child victimizing another child.
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Re-enactment (Child Perpetrators)
Re-enactment (Child Perpetrators)
A specific type of sexual abuse that involves a child acting out past sexual trauma on another child.
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Technology-Facilitated Sexual Assault
Technology-Facilitated Sexual Assault
A type of sexual assault facilitated by using technology, such as online harassment, revenge porn, or the distribution of sexually explicit images without consent.
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Cognitive Distortions
Cognitive Distortions
A set of distorted beliefs or thought patterns that can justify or rationalize child sexual abuse.
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Ramcoa Effects
Ramcoa Effects
Harmful aftereffects experienced by survivors of trauma, including loss of free will, decreased intellectual abilities, and poor judgment.
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Recovery After Trauma
Recovery After Trauma
A complex process involving both medical and mental health interventions, aiming to help survivors of trauma reclaim their well-being.
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Familial Trafficking
Familial Trafficking
The type of trafficking where the victim is exploited by someone they consider a family member, who is not directly related, but called "auntie" for example.
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Exploiter
Exploiter
The person who 'buys' the victim and exploits them. They are the abuser of the victim, often referred to as a "date," "john," or "trick."
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Trafficking Victim
Trafficking Victim
The person being trafficked and exploited. They are the victims of the trafficking situation.
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Romeo Trafficker
Romeo Trafficker
A type of abusive trafficker known for grooming, often stating, "no one else understands me like you." They exploit a child's need to belong and be loved.
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Gorilla Trafficker
Gorilla Trafficker
The most severe type of trafficker who uses threats and violence, often saying, "Tell anyone, and I'll kill your family." They engage in rape, physical assault, and threats.
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Exploitation Stage
Exploitation Stage
A stage in trafficking where victims are sold or placed with people or groups. This is a high-risk stage, with a high risk of early death for victims.
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Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing
A method used in motivating individuals to recognize their own problematic behavior and make changes. It involves asking open-ended questions, offering affirmations, reflecting back on the individual's words, and summarizing their thoughts.
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Pedophile Ring
Pedophile Ring
A group of people who participate in sexual activity involving children, or view and distribute images of child abuse. They often abuse multiple victims.
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Paraphillic Disorder
Paraphillic Disorder
A sexual interest that causes significant distress, impairment, or harm to the individual's life.
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Anomalous Activity Disorders
Anomalous Activity Disorders
A category of paraphilic disorders characterized by unusual sexual interests or activities.
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Anomalous Target Disorders
Anomalous Target Disorders
A category of paraphilic disorders characterized by unusual targets for sexual interest.
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Fetishistic Disorder
Fetishistic Disorder
A sexual interest in non-living objects or non-genital body parts.
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Transvestism Disorder
Transvestism Disorder
A sexual interest in cross-dressing, fabric, or clothing.
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Pedophilic Disorder
Pedophilic Disorder
A sexual interest in children.
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Sexual Sadism Disorder
Sexual Sadism Disorder
A pattern of behavior where someone gains sexual pleasure from inflicting pain or humiliation on others.
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Masochistic Disorder
Masochistic Disorder
A pattern of behavior where someone gains sexual pleasure from being subjected to pain or humiliation.
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Power-Reassurance Rapist
Power-Reassurance Rapist
A type of sexual offender who derives gratification from the power and control they exert over their victims. They often plan their crimes and engage in stalking behavior.
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Anger Rapist
Anger Rapist
A type of sexual offender motivated by anger and aggression towards their victims. They see rape as an act of revenge or punishment.
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Rapist Typology
Rapist Typology
A classification of rapists based on their primary motivation for committing the crime, such as power, anger, or sadism.
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Power-Assertive Rapist
Power-Assertive Rapist
A type of sexual offender who is driven by a desire to dominate and control their victim. Their crimes are often impulsive and unplanned.
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Inadequacy Rapist
Inadequacy Rapist
A type of sexual offender who is motivated by feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. They often rationalize their crimes as a way to gain control and power.
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Sex Crime and Culture
- Consent is defined as freely given, reversible, informed, enthusiastic, and specific
- Each state has its own laws regarding consensual sex
- California has different age of consent laws
- The moment something is not consensual is considered a sex crime
- Alcohol and drug use can blur the lines between consent and non-consent.
- Unconsciousness (sleep or intoxication) is considered rape
Types of Sex Crimes
- Flashing genitals
- Online (cyber) sex crimes (non-consensual posting/sending pics)
- Rape myths: rape and anal rape are the same
- Sodomy: Child rape
- Sexual Assault (one incident)
- Sexual abuse (recurring)
- Drug facilitated sexual assault: victim drugged
- Technology facilitated sexual assault: revenge porn
Types of Rape
- Corrective rape
- Correctional rape (committed by prison staff)
- Date rape (acquaintance)
- Gang rape
The Brain
- Amygdala: part of the brain's emotional center and alarm system (fight/flight/freeze/fawn)
- Hippocampus: stores recent memories
- Thalamus: processes sensory information
- Prefrontal cortex: where decision-making occurs and reasoning
Stress Hormones
- Cortisol: major stress hormone
- Raises blood sugar levels
- Delays ovulation
Memory Processes Impacted by Trauma
- Stress overrides healthy memory processes
- Flashbacks: reliving a past traumatic event
- Tonic Immobility (TI): form of paralysis in dangerous/traumatic situations
- Triggers often strongly linked to memory
Signs of Dissociation
- Detachment or disconnection from one's body or mind, emotional detachment
- Intellectualization, detachment
- Loss of time or feeling of being out of body
Rape Trauma Syndrome
- A set of reactions following a sexual assault
- Occurs after the event, not ongoing
- Six stages, involving initial shock, acute phase, outward adjustment phase, underground-stage, reorganization-stage, and renormalization stage
Grooming
- Manipulation of a person, typically a minor, with the intent of engaging in sexual activity
- Building trust slowly over time to establish a relationship
Teen Dating Violence
- Reported by a portion of teens
- Often involve physical and emotional harm.
Incest
- Sexual relations between people too closely related to marry
- Most states have laws that make incest a crime
Sex Trafficking and Exploitation
- Forced, fraud, or coercion
- Usually involves drugs, weapons as well
- Labor trafficking is very similar
Victims
- All members of society are victims/potential victims regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or identity
Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
- Sexual abuse committed by members of an institution—schools, religious organizations, etc
Ritual Abuse
- Ceremonial type of sexual abuse
- Usually in a group setting related to belief systems
- More than one perpetrator involved
- Combined with elements of: drugging, torture, murder, indoctrination
Mind Control
- Techniques used to cause terror, dissociation
- Includes aspects like brainwashing or group pressure
Sex Offender Recidivism
- Tiered system based on severity of crimes—level of risk is assessed in different tiers
- Different levels of registry
Treatments/Recovery
- Psychiatry (medication)
- Psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, group therapy)
- Support groups
- Case management
- Victim advocate support
Neurobiology of Sexual Trauma
- The brain's emotional response to trauma
- Affects memory processing.
- May lead to flashbacks and triggers
- Physiological responses like the freeze response.
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