Focusing on the sociological and feminist aspects of peer-on-peer abuse, this book explores how societal gender dynamics influence the perception and nature of such abuse. It addresses the increasing prevalence of this issue and fills a significant gap in existing literature by analyzing the complex relationships between the abuse itself and the broader social context in which it occurs.
The book provides a comprehensive overview of Contextual Safeguarding theory, emphasizing the unique challenges young people face from external sources of harm outside their families. It explores related policies and practical frameworks, making it a vital resource for understanding and addressing these critical issues in safeguarding practices.
During adolescence, young people are exposed to a range of harms and risks beyond their family homes and this book assesses social care organisations' safeguarding responses across 10 countries. The authors highlight key areas for service development and give insights into how these risks and harms can be responded to in the future.