EFFECTS OF SEXUALLY ABUSED BOYS AND ITS COPPING MECHANISMS: THE CASE OF INTEGRATED FAMILY SERVICE ORGANIZATION

Abstract

This study is about the effects and coping mechanisms of sexually abused boys in Integrated Family Service Organization /IFSO/. To achieve the overall objective of the study, data was collected from children survivors of sexual abuse, counsellors, social worker, care giver and the organizations of management using questionnaire and interview. Accordingly, 33 child survivors of child sexual abuse and all management and counsellors of the centre were selected using census method and purposive sampling. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics and major discussions were provided in to two major parts, In the first part the study discussed data collected from child survivors of sexual abuse while in the second part the interviews conducted with the counsellor and management were presented. The findings revealed that that, there are some factors that affect Children sexual abuse and coping mechanisms in the organization. There are some gaps that should be improved to minimize the effects of sexual abuse on Children’ children in the organization. In order to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of the clients it is important to pay due attention to a standard separate counselling room. This will avoid disturbances and provide clients with friendly and comfortable environment both to clients and their parents/guardians.