title: Typological Analysis of Victimization Profiles of Young Children.
abstract: Although the scope of violence against children has been well documented, the reality of this phenomenon remains to be examined. Using data collected during a populationbased survey on the polyvictimization of children between 2 and 11 years old, this study explores the profiles of 972 children who are victims of many forms of violence (in family, school, and/or community). Cluster analyses identified 4 groups (minimal victimization, generalized victimization, threatening environment, aggressive environment), which differ according to the forms and extent of the violence experienced. The role of age, gender, and adverse life events in forming groups is also examined, as are the links with mental health disorders. Fostering the examination of the phenomenon of violence against children in all its diversity, this taxonomy presents advantages for researchers and professionals, which are discussed.
authors.forename: Christelle
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Robert-Mazaye
authors.forename: Marie-Ève
authors.initials: MÈ
authors.lastname: Clément
authors.forename: Katie
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Cyr
authors.forename: Claire
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Chamberland
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002652:Child Behavior; D002675:Child, Preschool; D016000:Cluster Analysis; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000145:classification* / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors