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Abuse at the heart of the family: The challenges and complexities of sibling sexual abuse
  Sibling sexual abuse is estimated to be the most common form of intra-familial sexual abuse, yet remains an under-researched phenomenon. It raises challenges for practitioners to recognise the abuse and to balance the competing and often conflicting needs of the children in the family. This chapter reviews the relevant literature and outlines future directions for research and practice, arguing for a whole family approach that maintains a child developmental perspective rather than responses derived from adult sex offending, and the particular significance of understanding sibling relationships.

  • Date:

    28 January 2021

  • Publication Status:

    Accepted

  • Publisher

    Palgrave Mcmillan

  • Funders:

    Edinburgh Napier Funded

Citation

Yates, P., & Allardyce, S. (in press). Abuse at the heart of the family: The challenges and complexities of sibling sexual abuse. In K. Uzieblo, W. Smid, & K. McCartan (Eds.), Sex offender assessment, treatment, and management: Emerging directions and debates. London: Palgrave Macmillan

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