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The Extent and Nature of Known Cases of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.

Authors :
Gallagher, Bernard
Source :
British Journal of Social Work; Dec2000, Vol. 30 Issue 6, p795-817, 23p, 18 Charts
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

The article investigates the extent of institutional sexual abuse of children in Great Britain. It presents the results of a study of abuse cases referred to policy in local authority areas, and discusses the government response to the problem on institutional abuse, the average number of cases per annum and the proliferation of institutional abuse in the public sector.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00453102
Volume :
30
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
British Journal of Social Work
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4234168
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/30.6.795