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Young people who engage in child sexual exploitation behaviours. An exploratory study (2018)
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Hackett, S., & Smith, S. (2018). Young people who engage in child sexual exploitation behaviours. An exploratory study. [No known commissioning body]

Despite increasing awareness of child sexual exploitation (CSE) across the UK in recent years, there remain gaps in current knowledge and understanding – including in relation to young people who perpetrate acts of CSE. In contrast to the wider resea... Read More about Young people who engage in child sexual exploitation behaviours. An exploratory study.

Exploring the relationship between neglect and harmful sexual behaviours in children and young people: Evidence Scope 3 (2016)
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Hackett, S. (2016). Exploring the relationship between neglect and harmful sexual behaviours in children and young people: Evidence Scope 3. Action for Children and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)

This evidence scope explores the potential associations between a background of child neglect and children and young people who display harmful sexual behaviours (HSB). For the purpose of this scope, HSB is defined as: Sexual behaviours expressed by... Read More about Exploring the relationship between neglect and harmful sexual behaviours in children and young people: Evidence Scope 3.

Letting the Future In: A therapeutic intervention for children affected by sexual abuse and their carers: An evaluation of impact and implementation (2016)
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Carpenter, J., Jessiman, P., Patsios, D., Hackett, S., & Phillips, J. (2016). Letting the Future In: A therapeutic intervention for children affected by sexual abuse and their carers: An evaluation of impact and implementation. NSPCC

This independent report, from University of Bristol and Durham University, draws on information from the largest randomised controlled trial of a service for children affected by sexual abuse. It provides evidence about what works well in the service... Read More about Letting the Future In: A therapeutic intervention for children affected by sexual abuse and their carers: An evaluation of impact and implementation.

Harmful sexual behaviour framework: An evidence-informed operational framework for children and young people displaying harmful sexual behaviours (2016)
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Hackett, S., Holmes, D., & Branigan, P. (2016). Harmful sexual behaviour framework: An evidence-informed operational framework for children and young people displaying harmful sexual behaviours. [No known commissioning body]

This framework aims to help local areas develop and improve multi-agency responses to children displaying harmful sexual behaviours (HSB). It seeks to provide a coordinated and consistent approach to recognising both the risks and the needs of this v... Read More about Harmful sexual behaviour framework: An evidence-informed operational framework for children and young people displaying harmful sexual behaviours.

Outcomes of Interagency Training to Safeguard Children: Final Report to the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department of Health (2010)
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Carpenter, J., Hackett, S., Patsios, D., & Szilassy, E. (2010). Outcomes of Interagency Training to Safeguard Children: Final Report to the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department of Health. [No known commissioning body]

The study sought to develop an evidence base for interagency training to safeguard children. It was carried out in partnership with the training coordinators in eight LSCBs in four parts of England and with the support of an advisory group. Specific... Read More about Outcomes of Interagency Training to Safeguard Children: Final Report to the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department of Health.

Services for Young People Who Sexually Abuse. A report on mapping and exploring services for young people who have sexually abused others (2005)
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Hackett, S., Masson, H., & Phillips, S. (2005). Services for Young People Who Sexually Abuse. A report on mapping and exploring services for young people who have sexually abused others. [No known commissioning body]

The overall aim of this study was to investigate recent developments in the UK and Republic of Ireland in services for young people who have demonstrated sexually abusive behaviour, including their organisational, theoretical and policy bases, and to... Read More about Services for Young People Who Sexually Abuse. A report on mapping and exploring services for young people who have sexually abused others.