Illuminating Psychological Torment of Child Abuse.

What would it mean for our imaginations to fathom, or even just approximate, subjective experiences of people who have endured chronic abuse as children? This article considers the usefulness of 3 works by artists who were directly or indirectly affected by this type of trauma.

Hiding under the Color of Authority: Eric Wess Uller and his Decades-Long Rampage of Child Sexual Abuse.

There are uniform characteristics of perpetrators of child sexual abuse; two of which stand out. Perpetrators generally put themselves in positions that provide easy access to children or adolescents, and they exploit the power or authority of those positions to sexually coerce their victims. There are nonetheless characteristics of perpetrators that are assuredly unique.

Visual and Narrative Comprehension of Trauma.

How should we illuminate psychological sequelae of trauma? This article argues that though art is assumed to be useful as an intuitive means of representation, its usefulness in offering insight into trauma depends on accompanying narratives. Four artists' works considered herein illuminate how the synergistic interplay between art and expository input from personal narratives can augment comprehension of trauma.

Should Art About Child Abuse Be Exhibited in Corridors of Health Professional Schools?

Imagine an exhibition-on a topic like child sexual abuse, dementia, or epilepsy, for example-not typically considered by museums or galleries. The question, then, is How about a medical school, for instance? An exhibition of this kind might include visceral psychological portraits and explanatory text tailored to the learning activities of medical students. This article examines these curatorial and ethical considerations.