pt. 1 Understanding sexual abuse: An explanation of the dynamics of incest families -- Internet paedophilia -- Effect of sexual abuse on a child -- The adult survivor of child sexual abuse -- Effect of child sexual abuse on the adult survivor's intimate relationships -- The often neglected side of the sexual abuse equation -- the child sex offender -- pt. 2 Legal aspects: Forms of sexual abuse and practical implications of applying South African law to sexual offences cases -- The role of the legal representative in sexual abuse cases -- The rights of the sexually abused child -- The expert witness in cases of child sexual abuse -- pt. 3 Assessment and therapy: Assessment of the sexuality abused child -- Play therapy with the sexually abused child -- Substitute care for the sexually abused child.