3/16/2021

In this Discussion, you will consider a case of child sexual abuse. You will determine appropriate strategies to gather information, analyze the behaviors of the people involved, and consider challenges associated with the case.

Read the Week 3 Case Studies document. Choose one case to address in this Discussion.

Read the Learning Resources pertaining to family dynamics in cases of sexual abuse.

Post a response to two of the following:

·  What information gathering strategies would you recommend for the scenario in the case study? What type of information is needed?

 Within this case study, identify the warning signs or behavioral indicators that are present and could indicate sexual abuse is taking place.

·  How would you determine if laws have been broken?

·  What ethical considerations need to be addressed in this case study (e.g., developing loyalties, confirmation bias, transference, etc.)?

Explain and justify your answers with appropriate scholarly literature.

Wallace, H., & Roberson, C. (2016). Family violence: Legal, medical, and social perspectives (8th ed.). New York, NY: Routledge.

·  Chapter 6, “Child Sexual Abuse” (pp. 197–221)

·  Chapter 11, “Professionals and Their Response to Child Abuse” (pp. 319–358)

https://www.apa.org/ethics/code/

https://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/forensic-psychology

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https://journals-sagepub-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/doi/10.1177/1077559516650936

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Week 3 Case Studies

Case #1

Mr. Perez, a 60-year-old man with no prior record, has been arrested on charges of child
molestation. One of his stepdaughters, Celine, and two of her children, Raul and Jose, ages 9
and 10, came forward alleging that he had molested them on multiple occasions. The mother
had never reported her molestations from years before and hoped that he would not molest his
grandchildren. During a recent family discussion, however, both boys indicated that their
grandfather had touched and fondled them. A second adult stepdaughter has now also reported
sexual abuse, while three other adult stepchildren adamantly deny that their stepfather molested
anyone. The family is in disarray. Investigators interview Mr. Perez and learn that he has been
married to his wife for 30 years. He considers her to be his best friend and loves her very much.
He also claims to be a wonderful grandfather to his eight grandchildren.

Case #2

The Springers have two male children, ages 8 and 10. They have lived in their neighborhood for
the past 3 years and have made friends with several neighbors. Three months ago, the Stanger
family moved in down the street. They also have two children, a boy and girl, ages 9 and 10. Mr.
Stanger is a software engineer for a major IT company who also offers free computer training in
his home on Saturday mornings for local children. He has several computers set up in his
basement, and word has spread quickly that Mr. Stanger is an excellent teacher. Soon, his
basement is filled with children learning about computers and computer games. His wife
generously provides treats for the children. Sometimes, Mr. Stanger notices certain children
having difficulties navigating the new software and has them stay after class or has the child
come to his private office while the other children are on their computers. During one of these
private sessions, one of the Springer children reports that he saw images of Mr. Stranger’s
naked children on his computer, along with other naked pictures of other children that he knows
from school. He tells his parents about this when he gets home, and they immediately report
this information to local police.

Case #3

The Davis family has lived in their neighborhood for the past 2 years. They have a 2-year-old
daughter. Mr. Davis is a long-haul truck driver who is seldom home. To earn extra income, Mrs.
Davis provides babysitting services in her home for children under the age of 2. She belongs to
a local women’s group where she meets mothers needing part-time care for their infants while
they work. One day, while dropping off her child to the Davis home, Mrs. Lester realizes that she
has left her phone at home. She asks Mrs. Davis if she may use her cell phone to make a quick
call before she leaves. While navigating the phone call, Mrs. Lester accidentally clicks on a
photo app that reveals pornographic images of babies and children, including her own and Mrs.
Davis’daughter. Stunned and horrified, Mrs. Lester drops the phone, grabs her baby, and flees.
Mrs. Lester notifies the police, and Mrs. Davis is brought into the police station for questioning.
She quickly confesses that she did take the photos, but that she was forced into doing so by her
abusive husband, who threatened to kill her and her child if she ever told anyone.