Judicial perceptions of harm in child sexual abuse matters : a compelling case for impact statements

Van der Merwe, Annette

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Judicial perceptions of harm in child sexual abuse matters : a compelling case for impact statements

Van der Merwe, Annette

URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/5187

Date: 2007

Abstract:

The purpose of this note is to investigate : the courts' approach to victim harm, prevailing judicial perceptions of the harm caused by sexual offences against children, as well as behavioural research findings of the harm caused by these offences.

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