Unprotected, overprotected: meeting the needs of young people with learning disabilities who experience, or are at risk of, sexual exploitation: England briefing
- Authors:
- FRANKLIN Anita, RAWS Phil, SMEATON Emilie
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 8
- Place of publication:
- Ilford
One of four nation-specific briefings, this paper presents a summary of the key findings from the a UK-wide study on how to meet the needs of young people with learning disabilities who experience, or are at risk of, CSE. It highlights that young people with learning disabilities are vulnerable to CSE due to factors that include overprotection, social isolation and society refusing to view them as sexual beings. Lack of awareness among professionals also contributes to the children’s vulnerability while there are gaps in national policy and a lack of implementation of current guidance. The briefing sets out key recommendations for England, including: the development, revision and implementation of legislation, policy and guidance; ensuring multi-agency arrangements lead to an effective response to young people with learning disabilities who experience, or are at risk of, CSE; raising awareness among young people with learning disabilities and their parents and carers; and ensuring professionals, practitioners and volunteers are equipped to respond to young people with learning disabilities who experience, or are at risk of, CSE. (Edited publisher abstract)
- Subject terms:
- vulnerable children, child sexual exploitation, learning disabilities, training, skills, child protection;
- Content type:
- systematic review
- Location(s):
- England
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