Carlene Firmin Knihy

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.