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Sophie King-Hill1, Abby Gilsenan2
1University of Birmingham, Health Services Management Centre, Park House, Birmingham B15 2RT, United Kingdom.
Child Abuse & Neglect
|March 1, 2025
Summary
The Sibling Sexual Behaviour Mapping Tool (SSBMT) enhances social worker confidence and promotes family-centered approaches when addressing sibling sexual behaviours (SSB). This tool supports child protection in initial family assessments.
Area of Science:
- Child Protection
- Social Work Practice
- Family Dynamics
Background:
- Sibling sexual behaviours (SSB) require specialized tools for effective intervention.
- Previous research highlights the need for enhanced support for social workers dealing with SSB.
- The Sibling Sexual Behaviour Mapping Tool (SSBMT) was developed based on prior national projects and academic work.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the development of the Sibling Sexual Behaviour Mapping Tool (SSBMT).
- To conduct an initial pilot evaluation of the SSBMT's workability and effectiveness.
- To support frontline child protection social workers in initial family assessments involving SSB.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods evaluation involving 50 trained practitioners, 20 survey respondents, and 2 semi-structured interviews across seven UK local authorities.
- Assessed SSBMT's design, accessibility, ease of use, and integration into child protection workflows.
- Gathered stakeholder insights prior to the tool's official launch.
Main Results:
- The SSBMT significantly increased practitioner confidence in managing cases of sibling sexual behaviours (SSB).
- The tool facilitated the adoption of holistic, whole-family approaches during initial interventions.
- Positive feedback on the tool's practicality and relevance in social work practice was obtained.
Conclusions:
- The SSBMT is a valuable resource for enhancing social worker capacity in addressing sibling sexual behaviours.
- The tool promotes effective, family-focused interventions in child protection.
- Pilot findings support the SSBMT's utility and readiness for broader implementation.
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