Young People Who Have Sexually Abused revealed wide variations inservice provision across the UK. Young people interviewed by researcherssaid they were not treated quickly enough and both parents and childreported experiencing "harsh treatment" from professionals.
"It becomes very difficult for a 10- or 11-year-old to then work on anevent that happened a year ago," said Simon Hackett, senior lecturer inthe school of applied social sciences at Durham University, whoconducted the research with Helen Masson of Huddersfield University.
"We need better integration between the child protection and criminaljustice system. Children are often directed to one of these services butit's a lottery which one they end up in." He added: "Good practice isunderpinned by clear local policies and integrated assessment andtreatment services."
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