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A poorly done preliminary study that the authors admit is not valid. Yet their study has been used by CSA experts for years (while ignoring the much better study by Leclerc 2015).
This review synthesizes empirical studies of the effects of child sexual abuse on children, an area that had grown beyond earlier reviews based largely on adults. It compares reported symptoms and examines developmental, family, and community factors, while describing limitations in study methods and suggesting directions for clinical work and further research.
Often prosecution utilizes a counterintuitive “expert” to explain away problematic behaviors on the part of the complaining witness. Dr. Simpson offers a CLE training and 85-page handout on how to effectively challenge their expert.
