Jenny Pearce (ed.)
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- September 2020
- ISBN:
- 9781447351412
- eISBN:
- 9781447352266
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781447351412.001.0001
- Subject:
- Social Work, Research and Evaluation
The issue of child sexual exploitation (CSE) is firmly in the public spotlight internationally and in the UK, but just how well is it understood? To date, many CSE-related services have been ...
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The issue of child sexual exploitation (CSE) is firmly in the public spotlight internationally and in the UK, but just how well is it understood? To date, many CSE-related services have been developed in reaction to high profile cases rather than being designed more strategically. This book breaks new ground by considering how psychosocial, feminist and geo-environmental theories, amongst others, can improve practice understanding and interventions. It makes the case for a more thoughtful approach to CSE prevention and a greater use of different theoretical perspectives in the development and delivery of strategies and interventions. The book is an essential text for students and those planning strategic interventions and practice activities in social, youth and therapeutic work with young people, as it supports understanding of how CSE arises and how to challenge the nature of the abuse.Less
The issue of child sexual exploitation (CSE) is firmly in the public spotlight internationally and in the UK, but just how well is it understood? To date, many CSE-related services have been developed in reaction to high profile cases rather than being designed more strategically. This book breaks new ground by considering how psychosocial, feminist and geo-environmental theories, amongst others, can improve practice understanding and interventions. It makes the case for a more thoughtful approach to CSE prevention and a greater use of different theoretical perspectives in the development and delivery of strategies and interventions. The book is an essential text for students and those planning strategic interventions and practice activities in social, youth and therapeutic work with young people, as it supports understanding of how CSE arises and how to challenge the nature of the abuse.
Sarah Brown
- Published in print:
- 2020
- Published Online:
- January 2021
- ISBN:
- 9781529203769
- eISBN:
- 9781529203776
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781529203769.003.0003
- Subject:
- Sociology, Gender and Sexuality
This chapter takes a critical view of the prevention and intervention approaches used in children sexual exploitation (CSE) in the UK. The author presents an exploration of the way risk, ...
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This chapter takes a critical view of the prevention and intervention approaches used in children sexual exploitation (CSE) in the UK. The author presents an exploration of the way risk, vulnerability and educative responses to CSE may perpetuate victim blaming of children and misuse ‘prevention’ approaches. The chapter includes an examination of the evidence base, literature and practice knowledge that is available or lacking in CSE. The author will explore myths, misconceptions and biases in CSE that have led to responses and preventative practice which is steeped in rape myths. The final conclusions will move the field towards trauma-focussed, anti-victim-blaming approaches to supporting children affected by CSE.Less
This chapter takes a critical view of the prevention and intervention approaches used in children sexual exploitation (CSE) in the UK. The author presents an exploration of the way risk, vulnerability and educative responses to CSE may perpetuate victim blaming of children and misuse ‘prevention’ approaches. The chapter includes an examination of the evidence base, literature and practice knowledge that is available or lacking in CSE. The author will explore myths, misconceptions and biases in CSE that have led to responses and preventative practice which is steeped in rape myths. The final conclusions will move the field towards trauma-focussed, anti-victim-blaming approaches to supporting children affected by CSE.
