Georgia M Winters
Biographic Data
| ID | 4126949 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Georgia M Winters |
| GIVEN NAMES | Georgia M |
| FAMILY NAME | Winters |
| SIGNATURE | WINTERS G M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Fairleigh Dickinson University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3907-9233 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 20 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 12 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
The Use of Sexual Grooming by Attorneys in Court
Child sexual abuse (CSA) cases rely on attorneys, judges, and jurors having an accurate understanding of complex abuse dynamics, including sexual grooming. While sexual grooming is widely used in research and legal contexts, little is known about how attorneys understand and use the construct. This study examined attorneys' knowledge, perceptions, and utilization of sexual grooming in CSA cases. Fifty‐one attorneys from 23 U.S. states completed a…
Mental Health Following Sibling Sexual Harm: Are There Differences in Self-Reported Symptoms Compared to Those who Experience Other Intrafamilial and Extrafamilial Child Sexual Abuse
The Psychological Impact of Experiencing Sexual Abuse Revictimization by a Different Perpetrator in Childhood
Experiencing CSA by multiple perpetrators in childhood may lead to more negative mental health outcomes in adulthood. The findings emphasize the importance of early identification and intervention for individuals who experienced CSA
An analysis of sexual grooming in cases of child sexual abuse by educators
The Role of Technology in the Perpetration of Childhood Sexual Abuse: The Importance of Considering Both In-Person and Online Interactions
Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a pervasive global problem. To date, prevention efforts have largely focused on legislative efforts, parent and child education, and environmental protections. Due to the proliferation of the Internet, and especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, recent prevention efforts have focused on online CSA. However, the extent to which technology is being used in the perpetration of in-person, contact CSA remains unclear. This …
Examining Parental Abilities to Recognize Sexual Grooming Behaviors of Child Sexual Abusers
Sexual Grooming: Integrating Research, Practice, Prevention, and Policy
Toward a Universal Definition of Child Sexual Grooming
It is estimated that 30–45% of child sexual abusers use sexual grooming tactics. While sexual grooming is considered integral to the child sexual abuse process, there has yet to be a universally accepted definition of the construct that condenses and summarizes this complex process. Based upon a thorough evaluation and critique of prior definitions and research on a content validated model of sexual grooming, a new operational definition of sexua…
The Impact of Defendant Gender and Attractiveness on Juror Decision-Making in a Sexual Offense Case
In recent years, instances of educator sexual assault against students have flooded the media. In particular, female teachers who abused students have seized the public's attention as they are often portrayed as attractive and a sexual fantasy. This portrayal can then impact the way society perceives these sexual assaults. Importantly, however, it is not known whether this perception influences the prosecution and sentencing of these cases. The c…
Why do child sexual abuse victims not tell anyone about their abuse? An exploration of factors that prevent and promote disclosure
Disclosure rates of child sexual abuse (CSA) to both social supports and law enforcement are concerningly low, although more research is needed to understand factors that impact disclosure. Thus, the present study examined rates of informal (i.e., to a social support) and formal (i.e., to law enforcement) disclosure of CSA, as well as victims' self‐reported experiences with telling others about their own abuse and their perceptions of the overall…
Stages of Sexual Grooming: Recognizing Potentially Predatory Behaviors of Child Molesters
It has been proposed that sexual grooming behaviors of child molesters are not easily identified prior to the abuse. The present study investigated whether participants could recognize grooming behaviors, and if so, identify which stages of the process were most easily identified. Participants were randomly assigned to read one of six vignettes describing the stages of the grooming process. Results revealed no differences in likelihood ratings th…
Plea discounts, time pressures, and false-guilty pleas in youth and adults who pleaded guilty to felonies in New York City
Stages of Sexual Grooming: Recognizing Potentially Predatory Behaviors of Child Molesters
It has been proposed that sexual grooming behaviors of child molesters are not easily identified prior to the abuse. The present study investigated whether participants could recognize grooming behaviors, and if so, identify which stages of the process were most easily identified. Participants were randomly assigned to read one of six vignettes describing the stages of the grooming process. Results revealed no differences in likelihood ratings th…
Toward a Universal Definition of Child Sexual Grooming
It is estimated that 30–45% of child sexual abusers use sexual grooming tactics. While sexual grooming is considered integral to the child sexual abuse process, there has yet to be a universally accepted definition of the construct that condenses and summarizes this complex process. Based upon a thorough evaluation and critique of prior definitions and research on a content validated model of sexual grooming, a new operational definition of sexua…
Plea discounts, time pressures, and false-guilty pleas in youth and adults who pleaded guilty to felonies in New York City
An analysis of sexual grooming in cases of child sexual abuse by educators
Plea discounts, time pressures, and false-guilty pleas in youth and adults who pleaded guilty to felonies in New York City
Stages of Sexual Grooming: Recognizing Potentially Predatory Behaviors of Child Molesters
It has been proposed that sexual grooming behaviors of child molesters are not easily identified prior to the abuse. The present study investigated whether participants could recognize grooming behaviors, and if so, identify which stages of the process were most easily identified. Participants were randomly assigned to read one of six vignettes describing the stages of the grooming process. Results revealed no differences in likelihood ratings th…
Why do child sexual abuse victims not tell anyone about their abuse? An exploration of factors that prevent and promote disclosure
Disclosure rates of child sexual abuse (CSA) to both social supports and law enforcement are concerningly low, although more research is needed to understand factors that impact disclosure. Thus, the present study examined rates of informal (i.e., to a social support) and formal (i.e., to law enforcement) disclosure of CSA, as well as victims' self‐reported experiences with telling others about their own abuse and their perceptions of the overall…
Sexual Grooming: Integrating Research, Practice, Prevention, and Policy
Toward a Universal Definition of Child Sexual Grooming
It is estimated that 30–45% of child sexual abusers use sexual grooming tactics. While sexual grooming is considered integral to the child sexual abuse process, there has yet to be a universally accepted definition of the construct that condenses and summarizes this complex process. Based upon a thorough evaluation and critique of prior definitions and research on a content validated model of sexual grooming, a new operational definition of sexua…
The Impact of Defendant Gender and Attractiveness on Juror Decision-Making in a Sexual Offense Case
In recent years, instances of educator sexual assault against students have flooded the media. In particular, female teachers who abused students have seized the public's attention as they are often portrayed as attractive and a sexual fantasy. This portrayal can then impact the way society perceives these sexual assaults. Importantly, however, it is not known whether this perception influences the prosecution and sentencing of these cases. The c…
The Role of Technology in the Perpetration of Childhood Sexual Abuse: The Importance of Considering Both In-Person and Online Interactions
Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a pervasive global problem. To date, prevention efforts have largely focused on legislative efforts, parent and child education, and environmental protections. Due to the proliferation of the Internet, and especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, recent prevention efforts have focused on online CSA. However, the extent to which technology is being used in the perpetration of in-person, contact CSA remains unclear. This …
Examining Parental Abilities to Recognize Sexual Grooming Behaviors of Child Sexual Abusers
The Psychological Impact of Experiencing Sexual Abuse Revictimization by a Different Perpetrator in Childhood
Experiencing CSA by multiple perpetrators in childhood may lead to more negative mental health outcomes in adulthood. The findings emphasize the importance of early identification and intervention for individuals who experienced CSA
An analysis of sexual grooming in cases of child sexual abuse by educators
The Use of Sexual Grooming by Attorneys in Court
Child sexual abuse (CSA) cases rely on attorneys, judges, and jurors having an accurate understanding of complex abuse dynamics, including sexual grooming. While sexual grooming is widely used in research and legal contexts, little is known about how attorneys understand and use the construct. This study examined attorneys' knowledge, perceptions, and utilization of sexual grooming in CSA cases. Fifty‐one attorneys from 23 U.S. states completed a…
Mental Health Following Sibling Sexual Harm: Are There Differences in Self-Reported Symptoms Compared to Those who Experience Other Intrafamilial and Extrafamilial Child Sexual Abuse
Child Abuse and Trauma (9 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Poison control (8 works) · Medicine (7 works) · Sexual abuse (7 works) · Sexual behavior (7 works) · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies (6 works) · Suicide prevention (6 works) · Child sexual abuse (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works)