“Dreams of trespass”: from the accusation of sexual abuse to the restoration of the “ruptured” family relations

Abstract

On the basis of a case of presumed sexual abuse of a minor that came to their observation, and was concluded with the request to close the case, the Authors propose some reflections on the possible pathways for restoring the family balance after a parental crisis triggered by such a traumatic experience. In particular, they analyze the recent proposals for supporting and restoring family relations with the aid of new professional figures that could, in this type of situation, conduct specific interventions in the home, in the form of family therapy encouraging all members of the family to shoulder their responsibilities.