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The Prevalence of Self-Reported Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Adults in the General Population: A Systematic Review and Proportional Meta-Analysis

child sexual abuse, Child sexual exploitation, FVSV
2026

This study synthesises the prevalence of self-reported child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) perpetration by adults from the general population.

Conditions of Safety: A Systematic Review of Safeguarding Models and Concepts for Preventing Organizational Child Sexual Abuse

child sexual abuse, FVSV
2026

The study aims to identify constructs related to organisational CSA prevention to assess strengths and gaps in current approaches.

Online child sexual victimization and associated health risk behaviours and mental disorders: Findings from a national survey in Australia

child sexual abuse, FVSV
2026

Online child sexual victimization (OCSV) is increasingly prevalent, but little evidence exists about associated health outcomes. This study investigates whether two types of OCSV – nonconsensual sharing of sexual images, and sexual solicitation by an adult – are associated with health risk behaviours and mental disorders.

Advancing the Science of Outcome Measurement in Child Sexual Violence Prevention

child sexual abuse, FVSV
2026

By identifying key gaps in definitions, measurement approaches, and alignment between the problem of CSV and how it is evaluated, this review provides a critical foundation for developing a more coherent, globally relevant framework for CSV outcome measurement.

Disrupting Child Sexual Exploitation: A Cautionary Tale

child sexual abuse, FVSV, out-of-home care (OOHC), residential care
2026

This study aimed to develop a model for exiting children living in residential care from CSE, guided by the research question: How does practice experience inform the development of a model to exit children from CSE?

Hidden in Plain Sight: Lessons From International Case Studies of Child Sexual Abuse in Early Childhood Education and Care Settings

child sexual abuse
2026

This article examines six prosecuted CSA cases from high-income countries involving serial offending against children under the age of five to explore how such severe abuse can persist despite regulation and apparent safeguards, and contrary to persistent scholarly claims that child sex offenders do not target ECEC settings.

Fractured Systems, Compounded Trauma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Aggregation of Crisis Service Experiences After Child Sexual Assault

child sexual abuse, FVSV, sexual violence
2025

This first meta-aggregation of post-child sexual assault crisis care identifies the need for systemic reforms; standardized multi-disciplinary protocols, dedicated family supports, and provider training as well as clinical and supportive supervision to mitigate secondary trauma.

Understanding and responding to disclosures of child sexual abuse from children and young people

child sexual abuse, FVSV, trauma-informed practice
2025

This three-hour, fee-based course offers an in-depth exploration of how children and young people disclose sexual abuse, the challenges they face, and best practices for responding with compassion and competence.

Supporting boys and men to disclose child sexual abuse

child sexual abuse, intervention programs, trauma-informed practice
2025

This training addresses barriers boys and men face in disclosing child sexual abuse, including stigma and gender norms. It offers practical tools to create supportive environments for disclosure, featuring interactive learning and a downloadable guide.

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