Research and Publications
Blog: Inclusive practice with young people who identify as LGBTQ+
Boys to men: the cost of ‘adultification’ in safeguarding responses to Black boys
Boys to men: the cost of ‘adultification’ in safeguarding responses to Black boys
Youth-based organizations are important in supporting LGBTQ+ young people with their developing identity. This blog covers issues such as coming out and always providing LGBTQ+ inclusive support.
Boys to men: the cost of ‘adultification’ in safeguarding responses to Black boys
Boys to men: the cost of ‘adultification’ in safeguarding responses to Black boys
Boys to men: the cost of ‘adultification’ in safeguarding responses to Black boys
This commentary is a response to the serious case review of Child C, a 14-year-old victim of child criminal exploitation who was tragically murdered. This text examines professional and societal attitudes towards Black boys, using an intersectional lens and applying the concept of 'adultification.'
Sexual abuse of boys continues to be missed: what social workers can do
Boys to men: the cost of ‘adultification’ in safeguarding responses to Black boys
Sexual abuse of boys continues to be missed: what social workers can do
This social work magazine article explains why barriers to male child sexual abuse being recognized or disclosed are especially high. The article concludes with suggestions for individuals and organizations to provide support to boys and young men.
Working to Improve Safety in Exploitation (WISE)
Teenagers are vulnerable too – how social workers are trying new ways to keep them safe
Sexual abuse of boys continues to be missed: what social workers can do
This practice-based research and evaluation was led by Nicholas Marsh while in the UK as co-founder and Director of Listen Up. WISE was a partnership between the Greater Manchester Complex Safeguarding Hub and wider-safeguarding partners. The principal focus of WISE was to develop an alternative approach to understanding issues of safety when working with young people at risk of exploitation.
Teenagers are vulnerable too – how social workers are trying new ways to keep them safe
Teenagers are vulnerable too – how social workers are trying new ways to keep them safe
Teenagers are vulnerable too – how social workers are trying new ways to keep them safe
This magazine article explores issues relating to young people being groomed and sexually and criminally exploited by adults across towns and cities throughout the UK. This article shares how professionals and organizations are adapting to tackle this emerging area of child abuse.
Evaluation of Achieving Change Together (ACT). Child Sexual Exploitation Service
Teenagers are vulnerable too – how social workers are trying new ways to keep them safe
Teenagers are vulnerable too – how social workers are trying new ways to keep them safe
This link provides access to the Department for Education evaluation of the child sexual exploitation service Nicholas Marsh was responsible for developing and implementing while working in the UK. The service was co-designed by young people who had been sexually exploited and was informed by research. The positive evaluation of the service resulted in this program being rolled out across ten local government authorities.