Zoophilic Abuse: A Case of an Adolescent Girl and a Literature Review
Oznur Adiguzel Akman
article (Uluslararası, Hakemli) | Yazar(lar): Oznur Adiguzel Akman | Yıl: 2026 | Dergi/Kurum: JOURNAL OF FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE | İndeks: WOS.SSCI | DOI: 10.1080/24732850.2025.2574883 | Anahtar Kelimeler: Zoophilia, sexual abuse, child psychiatry, depressive behavior disorder, rabbit — Özet: Zoophili
Zoophilia is a paraphilia involving sexual interest in animals. Zoophilic abuse in children and adolescents is infrequent and often overlooked. This paper reports a 15-year-old girl who developed sexual fantasies about animals, resulting in the abuse of a rabbit. Her psychiatric evaluation and treatment are described. Although rarely reported, this appears to be the first documented case involving a 15-year-old girl. The study discusses forensic evaluation and multidisciplinary treatment approaches for paraphilic abuse in youth, supported by a literature review. This case provides a valuable contribution to understanding and managing such rare presentations.