Publisher's Synopsis
Over the past fifteen years, child sexual abuse has been an increasing cause for concern in the field of child protection. Issues include the difficulties of detection, the power which a perpetrator may exercise over a victim, the complexity of the family dynamics involved and uncertainties about treatment effectiveness. This report draws upon the practice of a small RSSPCC team working between 1987 and 1993 with families where sexual abuse had occurred. From that practice base the team provided consultation, information and training opportunities to other practitioners. The report illustrates the difficulties of working in this field and highlights the questions which professionals involved need to address.
