Abuse of Adolescents: Implications of North American Research for the UK. Research Review

Draws on previous review of literature on adolescent abuse. Argues for response in Britain that includes reconsideration of definitions of abuse; reappraisal of attitudes toward adolescents in general, and those disclosing abuse in particular; development of inter-agency working and styles of workin...

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Published in:Children & society 1997, Vol.11 (2), p.128
Main Authors: Rees, Gwyther, Stein, Mike
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Child Abuse
Crisis Intervention
Definitions
Foreign Countries
Literature Reviews
Policy Formation
Prevention
Public Policy
Social Attitudes
United Kingdom
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Summary:Draws on previous review of literature on adolescent abuse. Argues for response in Britain that includes reconsideration of definitions of abuse; reappraisal of attitudes toward adolescents in general, and those disclosing abuse in particular; development of inter-agency working and styles of working which involve adolescents meaningfully in decision making; and specific service developments geared to the needs of abused adolescents. (EV)
ISSN:0951-0605