Young sexual abusers: A descriptive study of a UK sample of children showing sexually harmful behaviours

Bladon, Emily; Vizard, Eileen; French, Lesley; Tranah, Troy

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“…Diversity of offending behaviour and antisocial behaviour is also a characteristic of adolescent sexual offenders noted in the literature (Kahn & Chambers, 1991;Sipe, Jensen, & Everett, 1998;Bladon et al, 2005;Nisbet, Wilson, & Smallbone, 2004). This antisocial and offending behaviour can be subsumed within DSM-IV conduct disorder.…”

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“…the exercise of power and the humiliation of the victim) than might be expected (Rutter, Giller, & Hagell, 1998). In referred populations, co-morbidity (co-occurrence) of emotional and behavioural problems is common in both non sexual (Rutter et al, 1998) and sexually delinquent children (Bladon et al, 2005).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This antisocial and offending behaviour can be subsumed within DSM-IV conduct disorder. A study of 141 young sexual abusers (Bladon et al, 2005) found that severe, childhood onset conduct disorder was present in 43% of the sample. Longitudinal studies (Farrington, 1995;Moffitt & Caspi, 2001) have linked childhood onset conduct disorders with life course persistent antisocial behaviour in adult life.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Sexually Abusive Behaviour by Children and Adolescents

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2005

Child Adoles Ment Health

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Recently professionals have recognised that children as well as adults may act in sexually aggressive ways towards others. This is complemented by an expanding empirical evidence base. A comprehensive appraisal of the literature is beyond the scope of this review. However, the estimated size of the problem, it's aetiology (Lee et al., 2002), outcomes and successful intervention programmes (Borduin & Schaeffer, 2002) will be discussed. The evidence base and clinical experience with this group strongly supports the need for coherent government policies in relation to sexually abusive behaviour by children and adolescents.

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Sexually Abusive Behaviour by Children and Adolescents

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2005

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“…Recognition has also grown of the existence of children and young people who engage in ''sexually abusive'' behaviours (Araji, 1997;Bladon, Vizard, French & Tranah, 2005;Home Office, 2003;Masson, 1995). In 1992, the National Children's Homes' Report of the Committee of Enquiry published the first comprehensive findings on youngsters who sexually abuse.…”

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“…touching others, penetrating others against their will), the term ''SIB'' (as other terms used in the literature and in services) is potentially judgemental. A small percentage of young children of both sexes are reported to have engaged in severe and intrusive sexual behaviours (Bladon et al, 2005;Letourneau, Schoenwald & Sheidow, 2004). The more severe behaviours would be called ''sexual offending'' if they were performed by adults (McMillan, Hastings, Salter & Skuse, 2007).…”

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“Normal” and “inappropriate” childhood sexual behaviours: Findings from a Delphi study of professionals in the United Kingdom

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2009

Journal of Sexual Aggression

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This paper presents the results of a three-stage Delphi study examining the current level of consensus among 24 professionals in the United Kingdom regarding definitions of and distinctions between normal, inappropriate and sexually abusive behaviours in children under 10 years, as well as factors influencing their views. Although firm conclusions cannot be drawn, findings indicate high consensus that children should not be called ''sex offenders/abusers'' and that behaviours which use force or resemble adult sexual behaviours are concerning. Watching pornography was rated similarly. A high consensus regarding acceptable sexual behaviours was obtained on a couple of items. Divergent views existed regarding various sexual behaviours, and no consensus was reached on what terminology should be used. Professionals agreed that their views were influenced to some extent by professional and personal experiences, and values. Implications for clinical work and research are discussed.

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Emerging Personality Disorder

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2017

Child Psychology and Psychiatry

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Young sexual abusers: A descriptive study of a UK sample of children showing sexually harmful behaviours

Cited by 29 publications

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Sexually Abusive Behaviour by Children and Adolescents

Sexually Abusive Behaviour by Children and Adolescents

“Normal” and “inappropriate” childhood sexual behaviours: Findings from a Delphi study of professionals in the United Kingdom

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