Abstract
ABSTRACT Harmful sexual behaviour by young people against their peers is a significant issue. Pressure is placed upon professionals responsible for the care and treatment of young people who exhibit harmful sexual behaviour, yet no systematic exploration of the impact of this work has been conducted. This review uses meta-ethnography to synthesise professionals’ experiences, specifically addressing psychological or emotional impact. Ten studies were identified across five databases. Studies included 116 participants across multiple contexts in the USA, UK, and Australia. Four third-order constructs were generated: (1) Emotional and visceral reactions to the work; (2) When work follows you home; (3) Staying well in the work; and (4) Systemic challenges. Professionals report a range of feelings associated with their work. Further attention should be paid to strategies that prevent burnout, including access to external clinical supervision, as well as the systemic impact of societal attitudes towards harmful sexual behaviour in children.
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