[Sexual abuse in institutions]

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.