Child sexual abuse in the context of disability

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Bryce, India and Glasby, Karen. 2020. "Child sexual abuse in the context of disability." Bryce, India and Petherick, Wayne (ed.) Child Sexual Abuse: Forensic Issues in Evidence, Impact, and Management. London, United Kingdom. Elsevier. pp. 137-158
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Child sexual abuse in the context of disability

Book Chapter CategoryEdited book (chapter)
ERA Publisher ID1821
1034
Book TitleChild Sexual Abuse: Forensic Issues in Evidence, Impact, and Management
AuthorsBryce, India (Author) and Glasby, Karen (Author)
EditorsBryce, India and Petherick, Wayne
Page Range137-158
Chapter Number8
Number of Pages22
Year2020
PublisherElsevier
Academic Press
Place of PublicationLondon, United Kingdom
ISBN9780128194348
9780128194355
Abstract

It has been widely accepted that children, due to their age and developmental stage, are especially vulnerable to abuse and maltreatment. The risk of exposure to victimisation is substantially increased when a child experiences impairment and disability. This chapter highlights the prevalence of CSA in children with disabilities and impairments and the permanence of this vulnerability. The authors explore the relationship between disability, vulnerability, and risk. The chapter discusses the considerations relevant to protecting children with a disability, highlighting the implications for prevention and intervention in child protection practice.

Keywordschild sexual abuse (CSA); child safety; disability; impairment
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020440299. Criminology not elsewhere classified
Byline AffiliationsSchool of Education
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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