Intrafamilial sexual abuse

Authors

  • Cláudio Cohen
  • Gisele J. Gobbeti

Keywords:

Sexual abuse, Incest, Incestuous family, Mental health, Complaint

Abstract

The article analyzes the dynamics of incestuous relationships based on cases of intrafamilial sexual abuse treated at CEARAS between 1993 and July 1998. The methodology used is the collection of data from medical records, with qualitative assessment complemented by the practice of the treatments. The exposition presents results on the duration of relationships, type of interaction, kinship and authorship of the complaint, verifying the prevalence of libidinous acts, lasting relationships and complaints made by the mother. The investigation concludes that the concept of a two-person relationship is incomplete, proposing the notion of incestuous families, in which all are victims and culprits, and the psychodynamic treatment of the family.

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Published

1998-10-01

How to Cite

COHEN, Cláudio; GOBBETI, Gisele J. Intrafamilial sexual abuse. Brazilian Journal of Criminal Science, São Paulo, v. 24, n. 24, p. 235–243, 1998. Disponível em: https://publicacoes.ibccrim.org.br/index.php/RBCCRIM/article/view/3790. Acesso em: 20 oct. 2026.

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Criminologia e Medicina Legal
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