Long-Term Consequences Of Child Sexual Abuse

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It is often difficult to detect Child sexual abuse because of the secrecy associated with it. Children are often threatened or coerced into not talking about it and are frightened about the consequences of disclosing to others. There many contributing factors as to what constitutes as CSA. One major factor is the definition is very controversial and still remains varied especially cross-culturally.
For the purpose of this study a definition has been provided by the department of Health 2006: ‘Forcing or enticing a child or young person to take part in sexual activities, including prostitution, whether or not the child is aware of what is happening. The activities may involve physical contact, including penetrative (e.g. rape, buggery …show more content…

Having to dealing with the feeling of anger toward either the abuser or the abused child, because it seems as though the victim has disrupted their normal family’s life can also be very disruptive.
Parental attitudes towards the child and towards the child’s role are important determinants of long-term effects of the abuse. Alexander (1992) research on sexual abuse frequently fails to address the influence of the family as a risk factor for the onset of all kinds of sexual abuse and as a mediator of its long-term effects. Macdonald, Lambie, & Simmonds (1995) abuse affects the whole family, and the family’s response in turn has a major effect on the individual and maintenance of …show more content…

The Ofsted report aimed to highlight good practices, improve guidance to schools and ensure that across England better quality PHSE can be delivered.
Ofsted proposed that the subject should be compulsory and part of every student’s timetable. This provision should be available from year 7 to year 11 regardless of ability and examination pressure. PSHE should be taught by trained and confident teachers. As many members of staff as possible and should be encouraged to access the Inset Days around PSHE offered by the Healthy Schools Team.
It also allows young people to discuss and challenge assumptions and perspectives – in a manner that usually builds on ‘soft skills’ such as team working, understanding and communication. PSHE is a crucial opportunity for teachers to signpost other agencies (such as Child Line) that deal with acute and confidential needs, and address issues important to the health of a school such as bullying and the role of the school

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