The problem of young people who sexually abuse others has emerged in the United Kingdom during the 1990s. This article briefly overviews the incidence and characteristics of young sexual abusers, anchors current concerns within broader studies of childhood and childhood sexuality and reflects on the likely impacts of recent policy and legislative changes on the management of young sexual abusers. Suggestions for areas of future research and strategic response are offered by way of conclusion.
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