Abstract
Harmful sexual behaviour displayed by children under the age of 18 is a common form of sexual violence and can be every bit as harmful to victims as child sexual abuse perpetrated by adults. A child developmental perspective foregrounds the fact that children who have harmed others often have vulnerabilities themselves. The question of gender is surprisingly absent from the relevant literature, despite this form of harm typically involving the sexual abuse of girls by boys. The implications of this insight for intervention and prevention are explored in this chapter.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Understanding Gender-Based Violence |
Subtitle of host publication | An Essential Textbook for Nurses, Healthcare Professionals and Social Workers |
Editors | Caroline Bradbury-Jones, Louise Isham |
Publisher | Springer |
Chapter | 4 |
Pages | 49-61 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Edition | 1 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030650063 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030650056 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 18 Feb 2021 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- harmful sexual behaviour
- child sexual abuse
- gender
- gender-based violence