Child Sexual Abuse of African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage Children: A Knowledge Review

Abstract

Commissioned by the CSA Centre and Barnardo’s SEEN, this is the first overview of research in relation to the sexual abuse of African, Asian and Caribbean heritage children. It draws on 79 publications based on 59 separate research projects, in addition to four focus groups with academics, professionals and experts by experience of African, Asian and Caribbean heritage. The review explores the nature of sexual abuse, its impacts, the barriers that prevent children talking about it, and how concerns about it are identified and responded to, both within communities and by services. It brings into focus the need for further research to inform and drive improvements.