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Female perpetrators of child sexual abuse Broom, Rachael

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Publication details: Norwich University of East Anglia 2008Description: 70 p. ; 30 cmISBN:
  • 9781857841305
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • P SOC WORK MONO 232
Summary: This study critically reviews the literature on child sexual abuse by female offenders to determine whether it is uncommon or whether the low reporting rate reflects a reluctance to recognise it, with a concomitant failure to effectively work with both victims and perpetrators. The literature highlights the need for increased professional awareness of and response to this phenomenon. Research from the US and the UK is used.
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This study critically reviews the literature on child sexual abuse by female offenders to determine whether it is uncommon or whether the low reporting rate reflects a reluctance to recognise it, with a concomitant failure to effectively work with both victims and perpetrators. The literature highlights the need for increased professional awareness of and response to this phenomenon. Research from the US and the UK is used.

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