University of Hull. Department of Social Policy and Professional Studies
Publication year:
1989
Pagination:
64p.
Place of publication:
Hull
Discusses the Butler-Sloss enquiry and its recommendations; using the existing law more effectively; reforming the law; the medical and police role in child protection; training issues; unresolved issues for professionals.
Discusses the Butler-Sloss enquiry and its recommendations; using the existing law more effectively; reforming the law; the medical and police role in child protection; training issues; unresolved issues for professionals.
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 29(5), 2020, pp.606-625.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
...to address this practice as a criminal offense to be prosecuted under the legislation. Efforts must be made to explicitly connect Devadasi dedication and child sexual abuse in the minds of the public, law enforcement agencies and government officials.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Girls in India continue to be sexually abused/exploited under the veil of traditional practices such as Devadasi dedication despite the existence of legislation meant to protect them from child sexual abuse. This study recounts the experiences of 30 Devadasi girls who were dedicated, initiated into sexual activity, and involved in commercial sexual activity as children. It underscores the need to address this practice as a criminal offense to be prosecuted under the legislation. Efforts must be made to explicitly connect Devadasi dedication and child sexual abuse in the minds of the public, law enforcement agencies and government officials.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
child sexual abuse, girls, law, child sexual exploitation;
...the impact of mandatory reporting laws operating in countries outside England and the impact these laws may have had on preventing and responding to child sexual abuse. It is not intended to be a comprehensive analysis of all the views expressed at the seminar and aims to highlight key areas for future work.
(Edited publisher abstract)
A summary of discussions from a seminar into existing obligations to report child sexual abuse in England and Wales, and at the experiences of other countries where mandatory reporting legislation exists. Discussions explored how existing obligations to report differs across professions and institutions, and whether these are adequate to protect children from sexual abuse. They also considered the impact of mandatory reporting laws operating in countries outside England and the impact these laws may have had on preventing and responding to child sexual abuse. It is not intended to be a comprehensive analysis of all the views expressed at the seminar and aims to highlight key areas for future work.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
child sexual abuse, reporting procedures, law, policy;
A summary of discussions from a seminar to consider the arguments for and against the introduction of mandatory reporting legislation in England and Wales, and the practical considerations involved in introducing a law. It also considered mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse in different Australian states and barriers that particular communities experience in reporting child sexual abuse
(Edited publisher abstract)
A summary of discussions from a seminar to consider the arguments for and against the introduction of mandatory reporting legislation in England and Wales, and the practical considerations involved in introducing a law. It also considered mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse in different Australian states and barriers that particular communities experience in reporting child sexual abuse in England and Wales. The seminar was attended by representatives from government departments in England and Wales, charities, campaign groups, safeguarding professionals and victims and survivors of child sexual abuse.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
reporting procedures, child sexual abuse, policy, law;
PALUSCI Vincent J., VANDERVORT Frank E., Lewis Jessica M.
Journal article citation:
Children and Youth Services Review, 66, 2016, pp.170-179.
Publisher:
Elsevier
The effects of changes in mandated child maltreatment reporting laws have not been systematically evaluated. To better understand the effects of these changes, the objectives of the present study are: (1) to assess the relationships between report rates and state universal and clergy reporting laws in 2010; (2) to compare the changes in total, confirmed, and maltreatment type report rates...
(Edited publisher abstract)
The effects of changes in mandated child maltreatment reporting laws have not been systematically evaluated. To better understand the effects of these changes, the objectives of the present study are: (1) to assess the relationships between report rates and state universal and clergy reporting laws in 2010; (2) to compare the changes in total, confirmed, and maltreatment type report rates and with changes in reporting laws from 2000 to 2010, and (3) to examine whether there is any relationship with report rates and the nature of the mandated reporting law change. We used county-level data from the U.S. National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System for the years 2000 and 2010 to evaluate changes in reporting rates for total reports, confirmed reports, and confirmed maltreatment types while controlling for concurrent changes in child and community variables. The authors found that trends in 2010 for increased total and confirmed reports were similar to 2000 for counties with universal and/or clergy reporting requirements, which significantly contributed to report rates even after controlling for child and community factors. Universal reporting was associated with higher report rates for physical and sexual abuse, and clergy reporting requirements were associated with more sexual abuse, medical neglect and psychological maltreatment confirmed reports. However, while counties in states that changed their clergy reporting laws had higher increases in total reports, they had fewer confirmed physical and sexual abuse, neglect, and psychological maltreatment reports. More pronounced changes were noted in a state that made more pronounced changes in its clergy reporting laws. Policymakers should consider whether changing requirements for mandated reporting meaningfully improves child maltreatment identification.
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Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 16(4), 2007, pp.1-22.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
While the professional literature deals to some degree with the difficult dilemmas faced by professionals regarding the question of reporting or not reporting child abuse as mandated by law, there is a glaring insufficiency of studies looking at the impact of reporting on the victims and their families. This paper presents six cases of suspected sexual abuse to demonstrate some...
While the professional literature deals to some degree with the difficult dilemmas faced by professionals regarding the question of reporting or not reporting child abuse as mandated by law, there is a glaring insufficiency of studies looking at the impact of reporting on the victims and their families. This paper presents six cases of suspected sexual abuse to demonstrate some of the inconsistency in responses to reports within the Israeli system. The authors recommend amendments to the Israeli mandatory reporting law so that the law is not only a societal decree of the absolute prohibition against the sexual exploitation of minors and others incapable of giving informed consent, but also a basis for consistent and skilful professional intervention.(Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Subject terms:
law, intervention, case studies, child sexual abuse;
In 1997, the UK Government passed the Sexual Offenders Act 1997, which included a provision allowing for the prosecution of British citizens or residents in the UK for sexual offences committed while abroad. Section 7 of the Act provides an important tool for bringing child sex offenders to prosecution, however in the ten years since this provision was introduced into UK law, it has been utilised
In 1997, the UK Government passed the Sexual Offenders Act 1997, which included a provision allowing for the prosecution of British citizens or residents in the UK for sexual offences committed while abroad. Section 7 of the Act provides an important tool for bringing child sex offenders to prosecution, however in the ten years since this provision was introduced into UK law, it has been utilised very infrequently. This article examines the implementation and utilisation of section 7 of the Sexual Offenders Act 1997, later re-enacted by s.672 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, and considers obstacles to its effective use and implementation.
Subject terms:
law, sex offenders, sexual offences, child sexual abuse;
GREAT BRITAIN. Home Office, GREAT BRITAIN. Northern Ireland Office, SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
Publisher:
Great Britain. Home Office
Publication year:
2007
Pagination:
21p.
Place of publication:
London
The purpose of this consultation paper is to consider the issues raised by computer generated images, animated images, cartoon drawings, and other visual material depicting the sexual abuse of children not covered elsewhere by statute and to examine any short comings in the current criminal law and how they should be addressed. The consultation also seeks views on a proposal to create a new
The purpose of this consultation paper is to consider the issues raised by computer generated images, animated images, cartoon drawings, and other visual material depicting the sexual abuse of children not covered elsewhere by statute and to examine any short comings in the current criminal law and how they should be addressed. The consultation also seeks views on a proposal to create a new offence of possession of these images of child sexual abuse.
This guide offers a comprehensive summary (with respect to its impact on children) of what the government has stated is ‘the most radical overhaul of sex offences legislation for 50 years’.The guide will be of relevance to social workers, health and education professionals, as well as youth offending team, probation and police officers.
This guide offers a comprehensive summary (with respect to its impact on children) of what the government has stated is ‘the most radical overhaul of sex offences legislation for 50 years’.The guide will be of relevance to social workers, health and education professionals, as well as youth offending team, probation and police officers.
Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 26(2), 2004, pp.147-159.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
...protection for children against behaviour associated with sexual abuse. Considers how difficult it will be to prove the existence of a harmful ulterior intent in order to make out the offence and why the Government has opted to create this specific offence rather than utilise the existing law of criminal attempt. Argues that the new offence is a step in the right direction and that the current protection
In recent years, there has been increased societal concern regarding the dangers posed to children by sexual abuse and other related acts. This article examines the new offence of meeting a child following sexual grooming under Section 15 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. Addresses the question of whether the introduction of this offence is likely to meet the Government's aim of providing greater protection for children against behaviour associated with sexual abuse. Considers how difficult it will be to prove the existence of a harmful ulterior intent in order to make out the offence and why the Government has opted to create this specific offence rather than utilise the existing law of criminal attempt. Argues that the new offence is a step in the right direction and that the current protection offered to children will be significantly extended by its introduction.
Subject terms:
law, sexual offences, child protection, child sexual abuse;