Podpora otroku s (travmatično) izkušnjo spolne zlorabe


https://doi.org/10.59132/viz/2025/1/26-37

Izvleček

Kazniva dejanja zoper spolno nedotakljivost so dejanja spolnega, fizičnega in psihičnega nasilja, ki so mu posamezniki izpostavljeni ne glede na starost, spol in okolje: doma, v soseski, med sorodniki, žal tudi v rejništvu, vzgojno-izobraževalnih institucijah in drugih prostočasnih organizacijah. Spolno nasilje zareže v posameznikovo življenje, njegove posledice pa so lahko daljnosežne in pomembno sooblikujejo posameznikovo kakovost življenja tudi v odrasli dobi. Zato sta zgodnje prepoznavanje znakov in posledic ter prijava suma spolne zlorabe ključna, da se ta preneha in da se omogočita strokovna obravnava in predelava travmatskih izkušenj. V prispevku so predstavljene ključne informacije za kakovostno prepoznavanje, ukrepanje in nadaljnjo vlogo pedagoških delavcev in drugih sodelavcev – odraslih – v primeru izkušnje spolne zlorabe otrok.

Abstract

Trauma-Informed Response to Child Sexual Abuse

Sexual offences are acts of sexual, physical, and psychological violence that can affect individuals of any age, gender, or background. These incidents can occur in homes, local communities, among relatives, and, sadly, also in foster care, educational and recreational institutions. Sexual violence cuts deeply into an individual’s life, and its consequences can significantly shape the quality of the victim’s life well into adulthood. Educators must recognise warning signs and consequences of the abuse early, report suspected cases to end the abuse, and provide professional treatment to those affected. This paper presents key information for accurate identification, intervention, and follow-up regarding the role of educators and other adults in addressing child sexual abuse.