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    Child sexual abuse allegations in the context of divorce: issues for mothers

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    Author
    Humphreys, Catherine
    Date
    1997
    Source Title
    British Journal of Social Work
    Publisher
    British Association of Social Workers
    University of Melbourne Author/s
    Humphreys, Cathy
    Affiliation
    Arts: School of Social Work
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    Journal (Paginated)
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    Humphreys, C. (1997). Child sexual abuse allegations in the context of divorce: issues for mothers. British Journal of Social Work, 27, 529-544.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/11343/33544
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    © 1997 Oxford University Press. Publisher PDF version is restricted access in accordance with the Oxford University Press policy.

     

    Catherine Humphreys was a Lecturer in Applied Social Studies at the University of Warwick at the time of this journal article publication.

     
    Abstract
    The investigation and assessment of allegations of child sexual abuse constitute a difficult and contentious area for practitioners involved in this process. When these allegations emerge in the context of divorce, the problems of assessment appear to be compounded. This paper argues that when mothers raise concerns about child sexual abuse during divorce proceedings these are often construed as vindictive or misguided. Such constructions of mothers have significant implications for the protection,or lack of protection of children in these circumstances. The way in which this ’knowledge’ about mothers has developed is explored and held up against the results of empirical studies which show that there is little basis for this construction of mothers. Possible explanations for this incongruity are suggested with a view to progressing child protection in this area.
    Keywords
    child sexual abuse; divorce; child protection

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