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A qualitative content analysis of an online support forum for family members of individuals with reported histories of sexual offences.

Few studies have examined the impact of sexual offences on non-offending family members. Using thematic content analysis of posts on a relevant, anonymous online support community website, the current study identified the experiences and needs of family members following a sexual offence. Findings i...

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Published in:Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality Vol. 30; no. 2; pp. 232 - 243
Main Authors: Cassidy, Katie, Kabbash, Laura, Ronis, Scott T.
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: University of Toronto Press 8/1/2021
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          Cassidy, Katie
          Kabbash, Laura
          Ronis, Scott T.
        affil: Department of Psychology, University of New Brunswick Fredericton, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
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          Sex Offenders
          Family Psychosocial Factors
          Internet
          Support, Psychosocial
          Human
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          Thematic Analysis
      ab: Few studies have examined the impact of sexual offences on non-offending family members. Using thematic content analysis of posts on a relevant, anonymous online support community website, the current study identified the experiences and needs of family members following a sexual offence. Findings indicate that collateral consequences of legal restrictions, coupled with stigma, result in enduring emotional, social, and practical difficulties for non-offending family members. In addition, family members highlighted an important role in providing practical and emotional support for alleged perpetrators managing offence-related challenges. Uncertainty surrounding registration requirements serves as a barrier to maintaining and accessing housing, planning key life events, and helping family members comply with parole requirements. Overall, findings serve to identify key challenges confronting non-offending family members and inform the design of services to support positive relationships associated with reduced re-offending.
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