{"title":"“In there but not in there”: sibling sexual abuse as a disruptor in the field of child sexual abuse","authors":"P. Yates, S. Allardyce","doi":"10.1080/13552600.2023.2225547","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2023.2225547","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT In this commentary paper, which draws on the authors’ own past research and practice experience in the field of child sexual abuse prevention as well as a thorough knowledge of the extant literature, we argue that sibling sexual abuse challenges conventional thinking about child sexual abuse, both in terms of how the general public conceptualises child sexual abuse and in terms of our practice responses to it. Traditional service responses are often inadequate and inappropriate in situations involving sexual abuse between siblings. The question is further raised as to whether traditional service responses are appropriate for other forms of child sexual abuse. We argue that instead of siloed, individualist therapy and criminal or youth justice responses, whole-family responses are required, which draw on the principles of family therapy and restorative justice.","PeriodicalId":46758,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sexual Aggression","volume":"29 1","pages":"440 - 449"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45159516","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mark Westergren, Cecilia Kjellgren, Kristina Nygaard
{"title":"Living through the experience of sibling sexual abuse: parents’ perspectives","authors":"Mark Westergren, Cecilia Kjellgren, Kristina Nygaard","doi":"10.1080/13552600.2023.2225534","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2023.2225534","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Sibling sexual abuse constitutes a substantial proportion of sexual abuse committed by young people. The consequences for victims of sibling abuse have been found as extensive as the consequences of abuse from adults. Sibling sexual abuse also affects the entire family. However, little research has investigated sibling sexual abuse and its consequences from a parents’ perspective. This study examines the unique experiences of parents who faced disclosure of sibling sexual abuse. Five parents were interviewed, and the texts were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Four themes were identified: Parenting – insecurity and new parental challenges; Family – the loss of the family as a unit and the family as you knew it; The couple’s life – the loss of the love relationship and the fight for keeping the bond; and Adaptation – a new way forward. The findings highlight the extensive consequences for families experiencing sibling abuse and the lack of support from professionals in dealing with the crisis. Clinical implications of the findings are discussed. PRACTICE IMPACT STATEMENT Sibling sexual abuse can be experienced as a major crisis for all family members. This study illuminates the lived experiences of parents in managing sibling sexual abuse, the perceived impact on them as parents, and their relationships with each other and with their children, the child who sexually harmed, as well as harmed and non-abused children. The findings further underline the need of external support for affected families.","PeriodicalId":46758,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sexual Aggression","volume":"29 1","pages":"343 - 358"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46565209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adverse childhood experiences and psychosocial functioning problems for youths who sexually harm siblings","authors":"Lisa V. Thomsen, James M. Ogilvie, John Rynne","doi":"10.1080/13552600.2023.2223234","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2023.2223234","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study explores adverse childhood experiences and problematic psychosocial functioning for youths who exhibit harmful sexual behaviours (HSBs) against siblings in comparison to those that sexually harm non-siblings. In a sample of Australian male adolescents referred to a specialised sexual offending treatment service, greater prevalence of all adverse experiences investigated, except for caregiver incarceration, was found for youths who harmed siblings. Youths whose sexual behaviours harmed siblings were differentiated from other youths with HSBs in regard to characteristics of caregivers, including caregiver mental health issues, caregiver sexual victimisation experiences, and instability in caregivers during childhood. In addition, youths who exhibited HSBs against siblings experienced a greater total number of adversities in their lives and were characterised by poorer psychosocial functioning, such as social exclusion and internalising problems. Implications of these findings for clinical treatment is discussed. PRACTICE IMPACT STATEMENT This research identifies developmental risk factors of youths who exhibit HSBs against siblings and examines if and how these differ from characteristics of youths who sexually harm non-siblings. Greater understanding of youths who sexually harm siblings allows treatment and prevention strategies to be tailored to their specific needs.","PeriodicalId":46758,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sexual Aggression","volume":"29 1","pages":"374 - 390"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46122939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lorraine Burke, K. Dawson, W. Flack, S. O’Higgins, C. McIvor, Pádraig MacNeela
{"title":"Alcohol, drug use and experiences of sexual violence victimisation among first-year college students in Ireland","authors":"Lorraine Burke, K. Dawson, W. Flack, S. O’Higgins, C. McIvor, Pádraig MacNeela","doi":"10.1080/13552600.2023.2216221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2023.2216221","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46758,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sexual Aggression","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41610042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Van Hout, R. Kaima, Apatsa Mangwana, V. Mhango, Chrissie Thakwalakwa, S. Kewley
{"title":"“Shamba”: understanding and responding to the drivers and dynamics of same-sex sexual activity, sexual violence, and HIV risk in the Malawi prison system","authors":"M. Van Hout, R. Kaima, Apatsa Mangwana, V. Mhango, Chrissie Thakwalakwa, S. Kewley","doi":"10.1080/13552600.2023.2212702","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2023.2212702","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46758,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sexual Aggression","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46345484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Policy barriers to child sexual abuse secondary prevention programs in Australia","authors":"Kelly Maree Austin, M. Salter","doi":"10.1080/13552600.2023.2212001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2023.2212001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46758,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sexual Aggression","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48913213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tova Lewin, N. Spaegele, Afnan Attrash-Najjar, Carmit Katz, A. Talmon
{"title":"I got played by my best friend in my own home: survivor testimonies of sibling sexual abuse","authors":"Tova Lewin, N. Spaegele, Afnan Attrash-Najjar, Carmit Katz, A. Talmon","doi":"10.1080/13552600.2023.2197929","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2023.2197929","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Sibling sexual abuse may be the most prevalent type of intrafamilial sexual abuse, however, the dearth in empirical knowledge lends to its great obscurity and lack of awareness, prevention and intervention by clinicians, researchers and families alike. The current study fills this knowledge gap through an inductive analysis with written testimonies of 28 survivors of sibling sexual abuse. Findings indicate familial and external circumstances surrounding the abuse that contribute to its occurrence. Three main themes emerge from the analysis: (1) Survivor reflections on their perceptions at the time of the abuse, (2) Responses to disclosure of abuse both in childhood and in adulthood and, (3) Survivors’ reflections upon their perceptions and feelings concerning SSA. The analysis indicates the critical need to listen to the voices of survivors and put an end to the marginalisation and minimisation of their experiences especially when attempting to make waves in practice, policy and prevention. PRACTICE IMPACT STATEMENT Survivors of sexual abuse, especially SSA, rarely disclose the abuse and even more rarely receive the proper interventions to allow them to cope with these experiences. The current study is thus an important step forward in terms of listening to the lived experiences of survivors and presenting to the scientific audience the invaluable information that they have bravely shared which will invariably further the research, awareness and policy.","PeriodicalId":46758,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sexual Aggression","volume":"29 1","pages":"327 - 342"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43032625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Examining psychologically meaningful risk factors for detected sexual offending in a community sample of individuals with and without sexual interest in children","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/13552600.2023.2192241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2023.2192241","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46758,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sexual Aggression","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47750509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A preview of the AIM practice guidance for harmful sexual behaviour between siblings illustrated by a case series","authors":"Jeyda Ibrahim","doi":"10.1080/13552600.2023.2190756","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2023.2190756","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Harmful sexual behaviour that occurs between siblings (HSB-S) is thought to be one of the most common forms of intrafamilial abuse. Despite an increase in academic papers, and acknowledgement of the prevalence of the problem, there is still a lack of specific assessment and intervention models. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview on the Assessment, Intervention and Moving On (AIM) HSB-S Practice Guidance. The framework draws on the literature and evidence-based models, as well as clinical practice illustrated by the four-case series summarised. Of the four-case series illustrated in the paper positive outcomes were observed. In addition, the intervention includes the practitioner guiding the family to write a structured narrative which supports them to restore family relationships and find a way of moving forward. This guidance will strengthen practitioner’s skills and confidence in working with families impacted by HSB-S and provide hope for them that they can heal from this crisis. PRACTICE IMPACT STATEMENT This paper provides a preview for the AIM HSB-S Practice Guidance illustrated by a case series. The framework will provide practitioners with a clear approach to assessment and intervention when working with families impacted by HSB-S.","PeriodicalId":46758,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sexual Aggression","volume":"29 1","pages":"391 - 406"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46415034","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tensions between police training and practice for the risk assessment of registered sex offenders in England and Wales","authors":"Leona Mydlowski, Rhys Turner-Moore","doi":"10.1080/13552600.2023.2190752","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2023.2190752","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46758,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sexual Aggression","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45350795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}