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Understanding and Responding to Sibling Sexual Abuse

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Authors:
  1. Sophie King-Hill

    1. Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

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  2. Kieran McCartan

    1. School of Social Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK

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  3. Abby Gilsenan

    1. School of Social Policy, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

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  4. Jonathan Beavis

    1. School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK

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  5. Amy Adams

    1. School of Social Policy, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

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  • Draws on expertise from criminology, psychology, public health and social work
  • Written accessibly and authored by academics and practitioners
  • Includes the voices of from those who have experienced SSA

Part of the book series: Palgrave Studies in Risk, Crime and Society (PSRCS)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Introduction and Overview

    • Sophie King-Hill, Kieran McCartan, Abby Gilsenan, Jonathan Beavis, Amy Adams
    Pages 1-7

  3. Literature Review

    • Sophie King-Hill, Kieran McCartan, Abby Gilsenan, Jonathan Beavis, Amy Adams
    Pages 9-55

  4. Adult Survivors of Sibling Sexual Abuse: Experiences and Impact

    • Sophie King-Hill, Kieran McCartan, Abby Gilsenan, Jonathan Beavis, Amy Adams
    Pages 57-87

  5. Assessment Tools and the Young People Project

    • Sophie King-Hill, Kieran McCartan, Abby Gilsenan, Jonathan Beavis, Amy Adams
    Pages 89-121

  6. An Overarching Picture

    • Sophie King-Hill, Kieran McCartan, Abby Gilsenan, Jonathan Beavis, Amy Adams
    Pages 123-157

  7. Conclusion and Recommendations

    • Sophie King-Hill, Kieran McCartan, Abby Gilsenan, Jonathan Beavis, Amy Adams
    Pages 159-165

  8. Epilogue: A Survivor’s Voice

    • Sophie King-Hill, Kieran McCartan, Abby Gilsenan, Jonathan Beavis, Amy Adams
    Pages 167-175

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 177-179
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About this book

Sibling sexual abuse is believed to be the most common and long-lasting form of all intra-familial abuse, with estimates suggesting that it is five times more prevalent than parent-child sexual abuse. This book draws on unique research from two studies which examine the nature, impact and response to sibling sexual abuse in England and Wales. Given the complex and underreported nature of sibling sexual abuse there are questions surrounding whether current interventions are appropriate in helping victims/survivors, children and young people who have been harmed and their families. There is growing evidence that highlights a lack of appropriate practitioner guidance and training which then leads to insufficient support, impacting negatively on long term outcomes. This book offers significant findings for policy, practice, and community engagement. It is written by authors with that have expertise in criminology, psychology, public health, social science, social work and also front-line practitioner experience.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

    Sophie King-Hill

  • School of Social Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK

    Kieran McCartan

  • School of Social Policy, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

    Abby Gilsenan, Amy Adams

  • School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK

    Jonathan Beavis

About the authors

Sophie King-Hill is Senior Fellow in Health Services Management Services at the University of Birmingham, UK.

Kieran McCartan is Professor of Criminology in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of the West of England, UK.

Abby Gilsenan is Doctoral Researcher and Research Fellow in the School of Social Policy at the University of Birmingham, UK. 

Jonathan Beavis is Trainee Clinical Psychologist for the National Health Service, Hertfordshire, UK.

Amy Adams is Doctoral Researcher in the School of Social Policy at the University of Birmingham, UK.






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