Sexual Victimization in School, Community, and Online Contexts: A Scoping Review on the Measurement of Youth Sexual Victimization

Andrea S. Medrano, Courtney M. Medina, Sydni A. Davila, Eva S. Adame Montelongo, Aimee Sgourakis Jenkins, Isabella M. Pina, Yakahiris N. Vazquez, Amelia F. Leonard, Grace E. Dupree, Angela Martinez, Zainab Kabir, Fabiola Wah Figueroa

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

Published online on February 11, 2026

Abstract

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, Ahead of Print.
Sexual victimization (SV) among youth remains a critical public health concern with far-reaching developmental and mental health consequences. However, inconsistent operationalization and measurement across studies undermine efforts to accurately assess ...