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Professionals’ implicit theories of paedophilia (2008)
Presentation / Conference
McCartan, K. (2008, June). Professionals’ implicit theories of paedophilia. Paper presented at Division of Forensic Psychology Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland

Here there be monsters: The public's perception of paedophiles with particular reference to Belfast and Leicester (2004)
Journal Article
McCartan, K. (2004). Here there be monsters: The public's perception of paedophiles with particular reference to Belfast and Leicester. Medicine, Science and the Law, 44, 327-342

This research study sought to investigate the public perception of paedophiles. It was undertaken in Belfast (Northern Ireland) and Leicester (England) in an attempt to determine whether or not regional variations existed in relation to the publi... Read More about Here there be monsters: The public's perception of paedophiles with particular reference to Belfast and Leicester.

Definitions and social constructions of sex offenders
Book Chapter
Harrison, K., McCartan, K. F., & Manning, R. Definitions and social constructions of sex offenders. In K. Harrison (Ed.), Managing High-Risk Sex Offenders in the Community: risk management, treatment and social responsibilities (3-17). Cullompton.: Willan

This chapter discusses the complexity surrounding the social and cultural definitions of sexual abuse from a multi-disciplinary perspective.

The impact of sibling sexual abuse on adults who were harmed as children
Report
McCartan, K., Anning, A., & Qureshi, E. (2022). The impact of sibling sexual abuse on adults who were harmed as children. Home Office & SARSAS

Sibling Sexual Abuse (SSA) is an under researched form of sexual abuse. It is believed to be the most common form of familial sexual abuse often lasting a prolonged period, with significant lifelong impacts for the victims/survivors (including, psych... Read More about The impact of sibling sexual abuse on adults who were harmed as children.

Evaluation of trauma informed training commissioned by Avon and Somerset Violence Reduction Unit and its Trauma informed Approaches steering group
Report
McCartan, K., Pawson, C., Eason, A., & Curtis, B. Evaluation of trauma informed training commissioned by Avon and Somerset Violence Reduction Unit and its Trauma informed Approaches steering group. Avon and Somerset Violence Reduction Unit

Avon and Somerset OPCC & Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) Hub commissioned this evaluation research to understand the training delivered through 2022. Rockpool was commissioned to produce 4 training courses (Working with Trauma; Creating a Trauma Inform... Read More about Evaluation of trauma informed training commissioned by Avon and Somerset Violence Reduction Unit and its Trauma informed Approaches steering group.

The troubled families programme: A process, impact and social return on investment analysis
Report
Hoggett, J., Ahmad, Y., Frost, E., Kimberlee, R., McCartan, K., & Solle, J. The troubled families programme: A process, impact and social return on investment analysis

This project was developed by a research team at the University of the West of England (UWE) under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) Dr. James Hoggett to evaluate aspects of a troubled families programme in the South West of England.... Read More about The troubled families programme: A process, impact and social return on investment analysis.