n follow-up research by Hunter (2011), and through an extensive file review that used Alaggia's (2004) disclosure framework to analyze their data (Collings et al., 2005) for verification. Interpersonal factors have also emerged in regard to certain family characteristics as disclosure barriers. Familie

C. It, & Laumann, E. O. (1997). Sexual contact between children and adults: A life course perspective. American Socio logical Review, 62, 540 560. Collings, S. J., Griffiths, S., & Kuntalo, M. (2005). Patterns of disclo sure in child sexual abuse. South African Journal of Psychology, 35,270 285. Colli

peers play in the disclosure process through noticing signs of psychological distress and asking young people about their psychological wellbeing (Collings et at, 2005; Jensen et at, 2005; McElvaney et al., 2012). More emphasis is therefore needed on providing opportunities for children and young peopl

to identify a broad range of factors. including family dynamics that contribute to or hinder a child's ability co disclose CSA Alaggia (2005) Collings. Griffiths. and Karnak. (2005). The study purpose was CO qualitatively explore dynamics that impede or promote disclosure by examining a range