Breaking down barriers: recommendations for improving sexual abuse reporting rates in British South Asian communities

Sexual abuse reporting rates, which are low in general, are thought to be even worse for those living within British South Asian communities. After brief consideration of why British South Asian women and children do not report sexual abuse, this article focuses on the working practices of the non-g...

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Main Author: Harrison, Karen (Author)
Contributors: Gill, Aisha K.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2018
In: The British journal of criminology
Year: 2018, Volume: 58, Issue: 2, Pages: 273-290
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British South Asian victims
Community involvement
Educational programmes
Sexual abuse reporting
Sexueller Missbrauch
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Summary:Sexual abuse reporting rates, which are low in general, are thought to be even worse for those living within British South Asian communities. After brief consideration of why British South Asian women and children do not report sexual abuse, this article focuses on the working practices of the non-governmental agencies that support such women. It reflects on existing legislation and policy and makes several key recommendations with reference to how this, along with practice, should change. The findings indicate an urgent need for a national training programme, the implementation of mandatory healthy relationship programmes, enhanced community involvement, outreach work and the creation of victim groups and mentor schemes.
ISSN:1464-3529
DOI:10.1093/bjc/azx027