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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…
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Children exposed to sibling sexual abuse
What is it. This study examined sibling sexual abuse within children receiving therapeutic services at a CYAC. Researchers aimed to better understand the sociodemographic characteristics, abuse patterns, trauma symptoms, and protective factors of children who experienced sibling sexual abuse compared to those who experienced abuse by a parent/step-parent or non-family member. Sibling sexual abuse is a common yet overlooked and poorly understood form of child sexual abuse. By distinguishing sibling sexual abuse from other forms…
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Trauma-informed practices in child sexual abuse
What is it. This study examined therapeutic outcomes for 218 children who completed psychotherapy following sexual abuse, tracked over a 10-year period in a Quebec CYAC. Most children experienced severe or repeated abuse and often faced additional adversities, such as exposure to other forms of child abuse and neglect. While the number of centralized services…
