Scheda

PO2012  PREVENTION OF SEXUAL ABUSE: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH (A.A. 2023/2024)

Objectives: The course is an introduction in the field of sexual abuse of minors. The aim is to recognise signs of abuse and to identify the appropriate means of intervention. At the end of the course, students will be able to address various psychological and theological issues of abuse. They will be aware of potential risks and protective factors. They will sensitive towards consequences of abuse for life, health and faith of an affected persons and the need of being believed and listened to. Furthermore, they will understand the need to elaborate prevention measures in order to create a healthy environment.

  Contents: Reflection on a culture of awareness and sensitivity. Understanding prevention as an essential principle in order to ensure appropriate boundaries. Prevention means to create a safe environment. Pastoral staff as privileged persons for first contact with children and adolescents who have experienced abuse. The current state of preventive work (on the part of the Church). Sexual abuse of minors (What constitutes an abuse? What are the consequences in criminal law and in canon law?). Preventive work (institutional). Respecting boundaries: what to do in cases of alleged sexual abuse. How to speak with children who have been victimized.

  Teaching Method: During the classes, which are conducted in an interactive form, the presented topics will be discussed and reflected together with the students. Other activities will include group work and role play exercises.

  Method of Evaluation: Learning will be evaluated through participation in class and small tasks given to students.

Informazioni

  • Semestre: 2° Semestre
  • ECTS: 1

Docenti

Katharina Anna FUCHS
Katharina Anna FUCHS

Orario lezioni/Aula

Orario delle lezioni non disponibile

Bibliografia

  • Collin-Vézina, D. et al. (2015). A preliminary mapping of individual, relational, and social factors that impede disclosure of childhood sexual abuse. Child abuse & neglect, 43, 123–134.
    Cucci, C., & Zollner, H. (2010). Ch iesa e pedofilia. Una ferita aperta. Un approccio psicologico-pastorale, Milano: Ancora (Saggi).
     Demasure, K., Fuchs, K. A., & Zollner, H. (Eds.). Sexual Abuse of Minors: Theology, care and prevention. CCP Series Vol. 1. Leuven: Peeters.
      Fontes, L. A. & Plummer C. (2010). Cultural Issues in Disclosures of Child Sexual Abuse. Journal of Sexual Abuse, 19, 491-518.
      Fuchs, K. A. (2018). Il silenzio delle vittime. Riconoscere e comprendere segnali e indicatori dell’abuso sessuale. Tre Dimensioni, 15, 187-197.
     Plante, T. G. (2019). Clergy sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church: Dispelling eleven myths and separating facts from fiction. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 7(4).
     Zollner, H., Fuchs, K. A. & Fegert, J. M. (2014). Prevention of sexual abuse: improved information is crucial. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 5.

    Ore 25  ECTS 1

Appelli

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