Free translation of the original Afrikaans abstract provided by author: The researcher was requested by the social worker at the Organization for Women and Children's Abuse in Katutura [Windhoek] to undertake research on the effect on a child of sexual molestation. These children had already all been referred to the Organization's Centre. After discussion and consideration, it was decided that the study's population should comprise the children who had been sexually molested, their parents, the offenders and the experts
The researcher then undertook a literature study to gain more knowledge of the specific problem. The interview schedules for the respondents, and the questionnaires for the experts were compiled in accordance with the literature study, and the investigation was conducted on selected respondents. The researcher checked the completed interview schedules and questionnaires herself
The researcher then began the analysis and interpretation of the data. The information is presented in tables. The research results showed that to a large extent, the conclusions of the literature study were true and correct. Finally, the researcher undertook the conclusions and recommendations
