Sibling incest: Treatment of the family and the offender

From: Child Welfare | Date: May 1, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

This article examines the systemic underpinnings of sibling incest and its relationship to the internal and external factors of offending behavior. Treatment of offenders in the context of their families underscores poor boundaries, the impact on the victim, and the necessity of hierarchical reconstruction. The formulation of a safety plan to prevent future offenses is key throughout the treatment process. Reintegration into the family and community concludes the article.

The subject of sibling incest has received minimal clinical attention and is underrepresented in the literature. Although ...

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