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A meta-analysis of recidivism rates among individuals who commit child sexual abuse material offences

What is it. This study is a large-scale meta-analysis examining reoffending rates among adults who have committed child sexual abuse material offences. Drawing on 30 international samples, totalling nearly 26,000 individuals, it provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive estimates of reoffending in this population. The study was conducted to clarify ongoing concerns about whether individuals who commit child sexual abuse material offences are likely…
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Article Summary
August 28, 2025
Characteristics and treatment outcomes of children referred for problematic sexual behaviour therapy

What is it. Many cases at CYACs involve harm that is initiated by children, including problematic sexual behaviour. Treatment for problematic sexual behaviour has shifted towards using developmental approaches that recognize childhood experiences contributing to these behaviours and the importance of involving their family. This study explores the characteristics of children and their families referred for problematic sexual behaviour treatment at a Canadian CYAC and their treatment…
- Case Tracking,
- Mental Health Evaluation and Treatment
- Article Summary
July 17, 2025
Youth identified considerations, drivers, and strategies for meaningful youth engagement in child maltreatment research

What is it. This article outlines key considerations and practical strategies to guide researchers and practitioners to meaningfully engage children and youth with lived experience in research. The authors assembled a Youth Consultant Panel, bringing together youth, caregivers, and clinicians from across Canada. Together, they provided guidance on how to engage children and youth in ways…
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Article Summary
July 1, 2025
Youth led conversation on consent messaging

What is it. This youth-led panel focuses on sexual consent for children and youth. Service providers have indicated an increase of peer-to-peer abuse and victimization, noting a need to understand the experiences of children and youth today. This panel was moderated and presented by youth across Canada, with a focus on how CYACs and professionals…
- R2P Panel
February 1, 2025
Child sexual abuse material

What is it. This panel topic was child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). This is a growing global concern. The panel reviews some relevant research on the topic of CSAM. Panelists discussed working with victims and families throughout the process, with specific discussions about forensic interviewing in CSAM cases. The panel explored practical concerns and strategies…
- R2P Panel
November 1, 2024
Problematic sexual behaviour: CYACs unique position to support children and families

What is it. Problematic sexual behaviour occurs when children aged 12 and younger engage in sexual actions that are not typical for their age and are developmentally inappropriate. These actions can potentially harm themselves or others. This practice brief provided an overview of problematic sexual behaviour and offered considerations for a multidisciplinary response within the…
- Practice Brief
September 9, 2024
Problematic sexual behaviour

What is it. This panel focused on problematic sexual behaviour in children. Problematic sexual behaviour occurs when children aged 12 and younger engage in sexual actions that are not typical for their age and are developmentally inappropriate. These actions can potentially harm themselves or others. This panel looked at when sexual behaviour between children becomes…
- Mental Health Evaluation and Treatment,
- Victim Advocacy and Support Services
- R2P Panel
June 12, 2024
Child sexual abuse materials (CSAM): Are you seeing an increase of CSAM and technology related abuse at your CYAC?

What is it. Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) refers to visual depictions, including photographs, films, videos, or other visual representations, of sexually explicit conduct involving children under the age of 18 (Canadian Centre for Child Protection, 2018). This practice brief identified the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to addressing CSAM and outlined practical strategies for…
- Mental Health Evaluation and Treatment,
- Victim Advocacy and Support Services
- Practice Brief
May 1, 2024
A taxonomy of grooming behaviours

What is it. This study analyzed 180 Canadian judicial decisions from 153 child sexual abuse cases that involved grooming to develop a taxonomy of grooming behaviours. While grooming has been researched in both in-person and online contexts, few studies have compared the two—especially when offenders use both methods (i.e., mixed grooming). This research helps fills…
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Article Summary
November 1, 2023