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August 23, 2026Child & Family Social WorkOpen Access

Navigating Institutional Tensions in Child Sexual Abuse Disclosure Practice: A Qualitative Study of Practitioners' Experiences

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CMCorina ModdermanACAntonia CanosaDRDarlene Rotumah

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Overview

Qualitative study uncovers institutional barriers to child-centred disclosure practices, highlighting the need for systemic reforms that protect children's agency.

Key Points

  • To examine how practitioners understand, experience, and navigate the institutional and interpersonal complexities surrounding child sexual abuse disclosure.
  • Qualitative study conducted with 23 practitioners across six group Yarns (N=23).
  • Transcripts were evaluated using reflexive thematic analysis.
  • Practitioners conceptualized disclosure as a relational, trauma-informed process emphasizing child agency and mutual trust.
  • Institutional factors—such as mandatory reporting, rigid documentation protocols, and fragmented interagency coordination—frequently conflicted with child-centred care.
  • Practitioners managed these systemic tensions through ethical mindfulness, using ongoing reflection and professional judgment to prioritize child safety and well-being.

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Modderman et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8aae207677a34114446ec3https://doi.org/10.1111/cfs.70270
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