Dealing with sexually harmful behaviour

Author:
THORP Samantha
Journal article citation:
Community Care, 27.10.11, 2011, pp.21-22.
Publisher:
Reed Business Information

One in three reported sexual offences against children committed are committed by minors. This article stresses the importance of social workers in taking a dual approach when dealing with the alleged offender's behavour and also seeing the child as a possible victim. Some tips for challenging sexually harmful behaviour in children are also provided.

Subject terms:
sexual behaviour, social workers, young sex offenders, children;
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ISSN print:
0307-5508

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