Young Men Who Have Sexually Abused: A Case Study Guide

About the Author vii

Foreword by Christine Harrison viii

1 Introduction 1

Part One Theoretical Context and Initial Practice Issues 15

2 A Practice Framework for Holistic Therapeutic Intervention 17

3 Assessing Sexual Behaviour 33

4 Family Assessment 46

5 Foster Care 55

Part Two Therapeutic Intervention with Young Men Who Have Sexually Abused 63

6 Assessment and Initial Engagement 65

Case Study – Neil (15) 78

7 Exploring Patterns of Behaviour 87

Case Study – Tony (14) 97

8 Victim Empathy 111

Case Study – Alan (15) 121

9 Sex and Relationships Education 134

Case Study – Luke (15) and Jon (15) 142

10 Self-esteem 152

Case Study – Mark (9) 158

11 Relapse Prevention 168

Case Study – Stephen (9) and Graham (14) 176

12 Evaluation 189

Case Study – Carl (14) 198

13 Conclusions 207

Appendix A Details of the Sexualised Inappropriate Behaviours Service (SIBS) in Warwickshire 213

Appendix B Excerpt from Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB) Inter-agency Child Protection Procedures 215

Appendix C Protocol for Referral between YOT, Children’s Teams and SIBS in Circumstances When Young People Have Committed Sexual Offences 219

Appendix D Young People Who Display Inappropriate Sexual Behaviours – Issues For Schools 225

Bibliography 227

Index 235