000			02999nam a2200349Ia 4500
999			_c3423 _d3423
001			111328
005			20250625151256.0
008			110331s1996 eng
040			_aWSS _dAFV
100			_aMcGregor, Kim _91678
245			_aChildren's voices : _ba study of children who have experienced statutory investigations into allegations of child sexual abuse _cMcGregor, Kim
260			_c1996
300			_a99, 14 p.
365			_a00 _b0
500			_aDissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Education in Counselling, University of Auckland.
520			_aThis study asked 5 girls, aged between 12 and 16 years, who made eight complaints of sexual abuse, to identify helpful and unhelpful aspects of interventions by social workers, medical practitioners, police, lawyers, psychologists and counsellors. Initially an open ended questionnaire was used in a group setting; this was followed up by a semi-structured individual interview. The results showed that most of the girls found the intervention processes frightening at first; therefore having procedures explained to them was helpful. The girls expressed the wish that professionals talk directly to them rather than just their caregivers. The participants commented that making a statement to the authorities was difficult. Having to give details of the abuse to any professional brought unwelcome feelings back and they very much disliked feeling pushed to disclose information. Medical procedures were disliked because of the discomfort, the embarrassment and the feelings of vulnerability that were evoked. Some girls said they felt disbelieved by police, others complained of a lack of liaison. Unresolved police cases left girls feeling in a state of limbo. Many professionals, including lawyers, police and counsellors, were criticised for being insensitive and rejecting. Sensitive and supportive personnel were appreciated and valued by the girls. The study highlights the need for investigative personnel to be more available, highly trained, effectively coordinated, monitored and accountable than they have been. It is suggested a quality control system is needed. In addition, an urgent need for prevention education is recommended as a result of the finding that three of the five girls had been sexually abused by more than one offender. Discussion on the development of policy in New Zealand is included.--AUTHOR'S ABSTRACT
522			_anz
650	2	7	_2FVC _aADOLESCENTS _943
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCHILDREN _9127
650	2	0	_aVOICES OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE _99758
650	2	7	_2FVC _aINTERVENTION _9326
650	2	7	_2FVC _aJUSTICE _9333
650	2	7	_2FVC _aNEGLECT _9401
650	2	4	_aSOCIAL SERVICES _9555
650	2	7	_2FVC _aSTATISTICS _9575
650	2	7	_2FVC _aTHESES _9606
650	2	7	_9458 _aPREVENTION _2FVC
650	2	7	_9103 _aCHILD ABUSE _2FVC
650	2	7	_9121 _aCHILD SEXUAL ABUSE _2FVC
651		4	_aNEW ZEALAND _92588
942			_2ddc _cTHESIS