Exploration of the Relationship between Severe and Complex Disabilities and Child Sexual Abuse: A Call for Relevant Research

Ian Barron; Stuart Allardyce; Hannah Young; Rebecca Levit

doi:10.1080/10538712.2019.1645782

Exploration of the Relationship between Severe and Complex Disabilities and Child Sexual Abuse: A Call for Relevant Research

Ian Barron (Lead / Corresponding author)
, Stuart Allardyce
, Hannah Young
, Rebecca Levit

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Abstract

Despite the awareness that children with severe and complex difficulties experience child sexual abuse (CSA), the development of research in this area is still in its infancy. This call for relevant research seeks to identify the main gaps in knowledge in order to inform future debate, potential research questions, and raise issues for practice. Themes are identified relevant to researchers and practitioners globally. These include the complexity and duality of definition: recognition of CSA; barriers to communication with children and between services; diversity of segregated and inclusive settings; interaction of age and gender; adult and peer abuse in institutions; sexuality and disability; and intrusive care and medical practices. Recommendations for future research and practice in creating safe environments are provided.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	759-780
Number of pages	22
Journal	Journal of Child Sexual Abuse
Volume	28
Issue number	7
Early online date	6 Aug 2019
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2019.1645782
Publication status	Published - 3 Oct 2019

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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Disability
child abuse
special needs
victimization

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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