Female Perpetrators and Male Victims of Sexual Assault: Why They are so Invisible
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Both male sexual abuse survivors and female perpetrators are routinely underestimated. This article explores five interrelated reasons why: social stereotypes; stereotypes about elder abuse; training and assessment tools; research literature; and problems with data collection.