Dr Elly Hanson

​A series of three evidence-based essays for Fully Human (2024):

• When buying sexual services becomes normal: corporate profit and human loss (a critical look at OnlyFans)

• ​No more than some of her parts: the pursuit and perils of sexual objectification

• Beyond consent: moving to a full-bodied sexual ethics

​All available and much more at Fully Human

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Hanson (2024) Psychological analysis of John Smyth and his abuse. Appendix 4 of the Independent Learning Lessons Review: John Smyth QC by Keith Makin. Church of England

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Hanson (2024). Understanding and responding to sibling sexual harm and abuse: A research review and analysis. NSPCC

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Hanson, E. (2021). Pornography and human futures. Fully Human. This report delineates the business model of free online porn and, drawing on a wide range of literature, looks at how it undermines core parts of what it is to be human: our values, relationships, sexuality, self-acceptance and autonomy.​

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I led the interviews with children and young people for the Children's Commissioner for England's report: Children's experiences as victims of crime (2024).

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Thomas, K., Hamilton-Giachritsis, C., Branigan, P., & Hanson, E. (2023). Offenders' approaches to overcoming victim resistance in technology-assisted child sexual abuse. Child Abuse & Neglect, 141, 106143

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Salter, M. & Hanson, E. (2021). 'I need you all to understand how pervasive this issue is': User efforts to regulate child sexual offending on social media. In J Bailey, A Flynn & N Henry (eds.) Handbook on Technology-Facilitated Violence and Abuse: International Perspectives and Experiences. Emerald Publishing

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Hanson, E. (2020). Gambling education - Current practice and future directions: A theory and evidence scope. London: PSHE Association.

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Hanson, E. (2020). What is the impact of pornography on young people? A research briefing for educators. London: PSHE Association

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Hamilton-Giachritsis, C., Hanson, E., Whittle, H., Alves-Costa, F., Pintos, A., Metcalf, T., & Beech, A. (2020). Technology assisted child sexual abuse: professionals’ perceptions of risk and impact on children and young people. Child Abuse & Neglect, 104651

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Hamilton-Giachritsis, C., Hanson, E., Whittle, H., Alves-Costa, F., & Beech, A. (2020). Technology assisted child sexual abuse in the UK: Young people’s views on the impact of online sexual abuse. Children and Youth Services Review, 105451

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Hanson, E. (2019). ‘Losing track of morality’: Understanding online forces and dynamics conducive to child sexual exploitation. In J Pearce (Ed) Child Sexual Exploitation: Why Theory Matters, 87-116. Policy Press

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Gerin, M.I., Hanson, E., Viding, E., & McCrory, E. (2019). A review of childhood maltreatment, latent vulnerability and the brain: Implications for clinical practice and prevention. Adoption and Fostering, 43, 310-328

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McGeeney, E., & Hanson, E. (2017). Digital Romance: The centrality and affordances of technology in young people’s relationships and love-lives. A Brook & CEOP research project

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Hamilton-Giachritsis, C., Hanson, E., Whittle, C., & Beech, A. (2017). 'Everyone deserves to be happy and safe': A mixed methods study exploring how online and offline child sexual abuse impact young people and how professionals respond. London: NSPCC

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Hanson, E. (2017). The impact of online sexual abuse on children and young people. In J Brown (Ed) Online risk to children: Impact, Protection and Prevention, 97-122. Wiley & NSPCC

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Hanson, E. (2017). Promising therapeutic approaches for children, young people and their families following online sexual abuse. In J. Brown (Ed) Online risk to children: Impact, Protection and Prevention, 123-142. Wiley & NSPCC

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Hanson, E. (2016). An evidence scope exploring the relationship between neglect and child sexual exploitation. Research in Practice, NSPCC & Action for Children

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Hanson, E. (2016). Understanding and preventing re-victimization. In L Smith (Ed) Clinical practice at the edge of care: Developments in working with at-risk children and their families, 197-227. Palgrave Macmillan

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Hanson, E., & Holmes, D. (2014) That Difficult Age: Developing a more effective response to risks in adolescence. Research in Practice

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Previous publications under the name Dr Elly Farmer:

Farmer, E., & Callan, S. (2012). Beyond Violence: Breaking cycles of domestic abuse. Centre for Social Justice 

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Farmer, E. (2011). The age of criminal responsibility: Developmental science and human rights perspectives. Journal of Children’s Services, 6, 86-95.  Winner of Emerald Literati Outstanding Paper Award 2012

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McCrory, E., Walker-Rhymes, P., Farmer, E., et al. (2010). Change for Good: A treatment manual for adolescents displaying harmful sexual behaviour. Jessica Kingsley

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d’Ardenne, P., & Farmer, E. (2009). Using interpreters in trauma therapy. In N Grey (Ed) A Casebook of Cognitive Therapy for Traumatic Stress Reactions, 283-300. Routledge

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Farmer, E., & Andrews, B.A. (2009). Shameless yet angry: Shame and its relationship to anger in male young offenders and undergraduate controls. Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology, 20, 48-65

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Whalley, M., Farmer, E., & Brewin, C. (2007). Pain flashbacks following the July 7th 2005 Bombings. Pain, 132, 332-336