Clandestine abuse is sexual, psychological, or physical abuse "that is kept secret for a purpose, concealed, or underhanded."Forensic glossary citing webster's dictionary . Accessed June 19, 2008.
Child sexual abuse is often kept secret:
Prevention
While it is not always possible to stop every case of clandestine abuse, it may be possible to prevent many incidents through policies in youth organizations.
The social isolation model asserts that:
The BSA policy states:
Other policies of the BSA state:
Drug crimes A person, especially a child, may be abused in secret because the victim has witnessed another clandestine crime, such as a working methamphetamine laboratory."Children at Clandestine Methamphetamine Labs: Helping Meth’s Youngest Victims", by Karen Wetlow, June 2003, US Department of Justice. Accessed June 19, 2008. The FBI concluded that "A coordinated multidisciplinary team is critical to ensure that the needs of meth’s youngest victims are met and that adequate information is available to prosecute child endangerment cases successfully."
See also Cruelty Emotional blackmail Victimology
References
External links Guidelines for Department of Justice personnel on how to treat crime victims and witnesses NY State Coalition Against DV NY Crime Victim's Board Albany County Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center