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Understanding and Responding to Sibling Sexual Abuse

McCartan, Kieran; King-Hill, Sophie; Gilesnan, Abby; Beavis, Johnny; Adams, Amy

Authors

Kieran McCartan Kieran.Mccartan@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Sociology and Criminology

Sophie King-Hill

Abby Gilesnan

Johnny Beavis

Amy Adams



Abstract

Sibling sexual abuse is believed to be the most common and long-lasting form of all intra-familial abuse, with estimates suggesting that it is five times more prevalent than parent-child sexual abuse. This book draws on unique research from two studies which examine the nature, impact and response to sibling sexual abuse in England and Wales. Given the complex and underreported nature of sibling sexual abuse there are questions surrounding whether current interventions are appropriate in helping victims/survivors, children and young people who have been harmed and their families. There is growing evidence that highlights a lack of appropriate practitioner guidance and training which then leads to insufficient support, impacting negatively on long term outcomes. This book offers significant findings for policy, practice, and community engagement. It is written by authors with that have expertise in criminology, psychology, public health, social science, social work and also front-line practitioner experience.

Book Type Authored Book
Online Publication Date Jun 20, 2023
Publication Date Jun 21, 2023
Deposit Date May 17, 2023
Publicly Available Date Jun 21, 2025
Publisher Springer
Pages 1-179
Series Title Palgrave Studies in Risk, Crime and Society
Edition 1st
ISBN 978-3-031-34009-3
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34010-9
Keywords Sexual offending; crime prevention; victimology; child sexual abuse; criminal behavior; child victims
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10794896
Publisher URL https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-34010-9
Contract Date May 2, 2023

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This file is under embargo until Jun 21, 2025 due to copyright reasons.

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