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Using Q-methodology to explore what is valued from child sexual exploitation services: the importance of safety
- Authors:
- BARROW Jennifer F., COMBES Helen A., RATHBONE Lucy
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 30(6), 2021, pp.746-763.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is a complex international issue requiring specialist multi-agency support. There is evidence that survivors of CSE are likely to experience mental health difficulties and have long-term psychological needs in response to trauma. However evidence regarding services and interventions for these difficulties is limited. This study explored viewpoints of key stakeholders, such as young people and frontline staff, about CSE services. Participants were recruited from services that support young people who have experienced CSE. The sample consisted of 18 participants; nine young people and nine professionals. Q-methodology was used to investigate subjective viewpoints regarding this topic. Statements about CSE interventions and services were collected from the existing literature and validated to form a Q-set. Participants sorted the Q-set from most to least important. Q-sorts were subjected to factor analysis using Q-methodology software. Three factors were identified: (1) The importance of safety and attunement, (2) Managing trauma and mental health difficulties and (3) Family, normality, and a relaxed approach. All factors emphasized the importance of safety and trust between young people and professionals. Key areas that may benefit service design were identified. Primarily, young people are likely to benefit from specialist support promoting a trauma-informed and relational approach. (Edited publisher abstract)
Numbing the pain: survivors' voices of childhood sexual and addiction
- Author:
- ONE IN FOUR
- Publisher:
- One in Four
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 44
- Place of publication:
- London
This report highlights the link between substance misuse and childhood sexual abuse. Using 14 personal accounts and critical analysis, the report illustrates how childhood sexual abuse predisposes survivors to substance use and addiction. It shows how the trauma of childhood sexual abuse can affect survivors' emotions, their ability to relate to others and how drugs and alcohol can be used to numb the pain of abuse. It finds that addiction services rarely make the link between substance use and the underlying trauma of childhood sexual abuse, yet survivors can report a range of mental health issues. It recommends that addiction and mental health services develop a trauma model in working with people in addiction, make the link between childhood sexual abuse as an underlying trauma in addiction and consider how they are supporting and signposting survivors to appropriate support. It order to establish the scale of childhood sexual abuse trauma in people with addictions, it also recommends that services anonymously record disclosures of childhood sexual abuse for collation. (Edited publisher abstract)
Survivors' voices: breaking the silence on living with the impact of child sexual abuse in the family environment
- Author:
- ONE IN FOUR
- Publisher:
- One in Four
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 48
- Place of publication:
- London
Using first-hand accounts, this report illustrates the effects suffered by people who were sexually abused as children in the family environment. In the report, adult survivors describe the long-term impact that childhood sexual abuse in the family environment has had on their lives and what has helped them to survive. The narratives demonstrates how sexual abuse in childhood can be associated with long-term conditions such as eating disorders, self-harm, addiction to alcohol or drugs, and mental illness including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidal thoughts and behaviour. Many survivors also end up in the criminal justice system through the misuse of alcohol and drugs, causing significant costs to society. To draw out the key themes an analysis of the individual narratives was carried out. Themes discuss the impact on the survivor, their families; the professional responses; and also include a list of survivors’ recommendations. Recommendations include: improve the training of health-related professionals; improve referral pathways for survivors to ensure they are directed to specialist agencies; and the involvement of survivors and survivor organisations in the training of professionals and service development. The report will be useful for policy-makers, healthcare professionals and social workers to help them to understand what it means to have been sexually abused as children by a relative or close family friend. (Edited publisher abstract)
Torn up with anger
- Author:
- NELSON Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, March 2005, pp.29-31.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Reports on a survey commissioned in September 2003 by NHS Lothian for Mental Health in Mind to undertake an assessment of the needs of and resources available to survivors of child sexual abuse across Lothian, to identify gaps in service provision to this group, and to make recommendations on what services should be available. A total of 105 questionnaires were distributed to voluntary and statutory sector organisations in Edinburgh and 82 were returned. Follow-up interviews were also carried out with 9 statutory and voluntary organisations, and interviews were also held with two small groups of male survivors, and with two individuals. Summarises the key findings and recommendations for expanding and improving service provision for this client group.
A briefing for commissioners: what survivors of violence and abuse say about mental health services: REVA briefing 4
- Authors:
- SCOTT Sara, et al
- Publishers:
- DMSS Research and Consultancy, NatCen Social Research, London Metropolitan University, Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit, Truth
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
One of five briefing paper presenting findings from the Department of Health funded REVA study, which looked at responding effectively to the needs of survivors of violence and abuse who are also mental health service users. The briefing focusses on the links between experience of abuse and mental health and the implications this has for commissioners to create an effective service. It presents information drawn from interviews with 21 mental health service users who had experienced domestic and/or sexual violence. It reports on their views and experience of mental health services and what they thought were the key elements of a good service. Five core components that were considered essential for effective support include: routine enquiry across a range of child and adult settings; well trained staff who are able to make referrals to specialist services; availability of group and peer support; non-hospital based crisis provision; and integrated coordinated services. Implications for commissioners of mental health services are also listed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Best Practice Forum: mental health. Well-being in mind
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 18.11.99 Special Supplement, 1999, pp.iii-iv.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on the work of the winner: South Essex Good Companions Project and a number of runners up: Milford House Centre, Bradford Home Treatment Service, The Clubhouse project in Essex and Open Secret a project which is being run in Falkirk