I Have My Life Back’
Recovering from Child Sexual Exploitation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10898967 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Emma Palmer (0000-0003-3623-8742, Lancaster University—Sociology, Lancaster, LA1 4YN, UK, corresponding author), Marian Foley (Manchester Metropolitan University) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 1094-1110 |
| Publication date | 2017-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The British Journal of Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0045-3102 • E-ISSN: 1468-263X |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1093/bjsw/bcw020 |
| OpenAlex | W2338741153 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 23 |
Despite intense focus on child sexual exploitation (CSE) in the UK, little is known about how and why some young people recover well from sustained exploitation by multiple perpetrators. Using thematic analysis, three published memoirs by young people (female) about their sexual exploitation by groups of men in the UK are analysed for insight into what contributes to positive short- and long-term outcomes. Despite the populist nature of the publications, the memoirs offer an important insight into young people’s understandings of their exploitation. The rich detail inherent to memoir exposes the complexities and dilemmas faced by the young people and the professionals involved. Being listened and believed by family and professionals is the most significant aspect to positive adaptation post exploitation in these accounts. However, the dynamics of grooming and the nature of contemporary social work intervention and investigation render disclosure difficult. As these accounts illustrate, CSE is characterised by uncertainty and complexity, and this is the domain in which social work needs to intervene more successfully to support young people.
Developmental psychology · Psychoanalysis · Sociology · Homelessness and Social Issues · Psychology · Sex work and related issues · Social Work Education and Practice
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In this issue
Between Protection and Coercion
Assisting Economically Marginalized and Vulnerable Youth and Minimizing Opportunities for Exploitation by Adult Criminal Groups
Child Online Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Do New Policies Influence Practice? A Qualitative Study of Practice and Change in Relation to the New Welsh Child Sexual Exploitation Guidance
Researching Sensitive Topics With Children and Young People
Understanding ‘Marginal’ Perspectives
Prostitution
Young People and Sexual Exploitation
Misery Loves Company’
Listening and Believing
The Relationship of Trauma to Mental Disorders Among Trafficked and Sexually Exploited Girls and Women
Complexity Theory
Working with Trafficked Children and Young People
Pathways through Sex Work
Psychosocial resilience and protective mechanisms
Using thematic analysis in psychology
Life as Narrative
Grooming and the 'Asian sex gang predator
Critical Moments
| Unique citing works | 8 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,33 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |