Psychother Psychosom Med Psychol 2025; 75(12): 517-530
DOI: 10.1055/a-2718-6575
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Sexueller Missbrauch in Institutionen

Sexual abuse in institutions

Authors

  • Harald Dreßing

Sexualisierte Gewalt kommt in unterschiedlichen Tatkontexten vor, und es gibt vielfältige Konstellationen zwischen Tätern und Betroffenen. Dieser Artikel befasst sich in erster Linie mit Taten, die in einem institutionellen Kontext stattfinden und zum Nachteil von Kindern und Jugendlichen sind, da hierbei besondere Dynamiken eine Rolle spielen, die auch für die jeweiligen institutionellen Schutzkonzepte von besonderer Bedeutung sind.

Abstract

Sexualized violence occurs in different contexts, and there are many different constellations between perpetrators and victims. This article deals primarily with acts that take place in an institutional context and are detrimental to children and adolescents, as special dynamics play a role here that are also of particular importance for the respective institutional protection concepts. Sexual abuse most often occurs within the victim's own family and circle of friends, with girls significantly more likely to be affected than boys. However, a significant proportion of sexualized violence also takes place within the sphere of responsibility of institutions. In educational institutions, in sports and leisure facilities, in the church's sphere of responsibility, and in institutions for child, youth, and family welfare, boys are significantly more frequently affected by sexual violence than girls.



Publication History

Article published online:
08 December 2025

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