Mothers in Cases of Incest in Turkey: Views and Experiences of Professionals
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2013
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Kardam, Filiz
Bademci, Emine
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This paper aims to understand how professionals view non-offending mothers in cases of incest. Its data is based on a larger qualitative research project with 98 professionals in Turkey, including both frontline workers and those who join the process after the disclosure of abuse and are contacted professionally in incest cases. In spite of the differences in their views, the interviewed professionals have acknowledged the critical role of the mother in various phases of incest from disclosure of abuse to the treatment of the victim. However, they have also pointed out the insufficiencies and ambivalences of the mothers in terms of dealing properly with incest by underlining their economic and social vulnerability. The results reflected that the mothers need to be perceived in another light, understood better and empowered according to their needs to become vital partners within the support system combating incestuous abuse.
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Child Abuse, Mother Blame, Non-Offending Mothers, Combating Incestuous Abuse, Mothers' Empowerment
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Kardam, Filiz; Bademci, Emine (2013). "Mothers in Cases of Incest in Turkey: Views and Experiences of Professionals", JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE, Vol. 28, No. 3, pp. 253-263.
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JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
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28
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3
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253
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263