Research: The Faithfull Papers

The role of protective parenting assessments and interventions in the prevention of child sexual abuse

The sexual abuse of children has a devastating impact on them and their families. To protect children, we must intervene with parents. At the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, one of our growing areas of work is in the delivery of assessments of ability to protect, and protective parenting interventions.

The role of protective parenting assessments and interventions in the prevention of child sexual abuse

The sexual abuse of children has a devastating impact on them and their families. To protect children, we must intervene with parents. At the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, one of our growing areas of work is in the delivery of assessments of ability to protect, and protective parenting interventions.

The seventh in our series of Faithfull Papers explores the role of protective parenting assessments in the prevention of child sexual abuse and outlines top tips for engaging with protective parents, helping families move forward to a safe and stable future.

Published: 12 September 2024

Technological interventions can deter people online from causing harm to children. From simple warning messages to behaviour-challenging chatbots, we are working on a range of initiatives to make life online safer for young

Published: 30 May 2024

Opinions about legal adult pornography are often polarised. Some people claim it is a self-centred activity that impairs sexuality with a partner and fosters unhealthy sexual attitudes. Others say it is a modern way of expressing sexuality.

Published: 29 February 2024

Child sexual abuse is a rapidly growing issue in the UK with estimates showing that more than one in six children will be sexually abused before the age of 16. Preventing this is a challenge in the UK and globally and a solution requires tangible steps that are easy to implement and simple to understand.

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