Citation

Gahir M, Garrett T. J. Sex. Aggress. 1999; 4(2): 94-104.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13552609908413287

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper considers the scant literature in the field of child sexual abuse in Asian families, and reports the authors' involvement with four male Asian sexual offenders. The therapeutic approach used with the offenders is described, and clinical themes arising from their treatment are identified. Issues and difficulties in therapy are discussed, in particular personal issues arising for the therapists. It is concluded that Asian sexual offenders are a group who have been neglected in the literature and in treatment, partly, perhaps, because they are infrequently referred to treatment services in comparison with non-Asian sexual offenders. Particular therapeutic issues relating to the treatment of immigrant Asians who do not speak English are raised and further research needs are identified in relation to this patient group.