title: Children of sex rings.
abstract: Children who have been sexually abused by a ring of adults present in a way that may confuse and mislead practitioners familiar only with single-offender sexual abuse. Understanding the similarities and differences between single- and multiple-offender sexual abuse is essential in determining the validity of a child's disclosure as well as in carrying out an appropriate treatment plan. Addressing the denial and resistance within the child welfare system in relation to child sexual exploitation by a ring is crucial to a practitioner's effectiveness. Finally, developing a therapeutic parent-child relationship is critical to the families who must live with their child's experience.
authors.affiliation: Sexual Information and Trauma Team, Center for Family Development, Beverly, MA.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hunt
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Baird
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004882:Erotica / Q000523:psychology*; D005196:Family Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012725:Sexual Behavior