‘Disclosing CSA is like killing your childhood’
Disclosure of child sexual abuse is experienced as a potential threat to the ability to lead a normal life, research has found.
The study into difficulties of first disclosure for adult survivors, published in Science Direct, found that CSA affects self-representation in ways that become significant barriers to disclosure.
“An important and unexpected implication of our findings [...]
Research to examine impact of online communication with children in care during pandemic
An investigation into how the move to online communication in supporting children in care has affected them has been launched in a research project led by South Tyneside Council in collaboration with Gateshead-based organisation Blue Cabin.
The project, funded by the Department for Education, will examine how family time has been delivered during lockdown, and how [...]
Child protection enquiries rise by 125% in a decade
The number of child protection enquiries to local authority children’s services departments has increased by 125% over the last 10 years, a parliamentary research briefing has shown.
Department for Education (DfE) data on local authority social care activity between 31 March 2010 and 2020 showed an increase in activity across a range of measures including the [...]
Cafcass launches NQSW programme
A three-year course for newly qualified social workers has been launched by Cafcass and is now open for applications.
Overseen by the Cafcass Social Work Academy, the programme enables NQSWs to develop their practice in a safe environment. Led by expert social workers, the course supports NQSW’s in their journey, enhance their expertise [...]
Change in leadership at children’s services at lowest level for 10 years
The number of local authorities experiencing a change in Director of Children’s Services over the last year has fallen dramatically.
Of the 151 upper tier local authorities in England, just 39 experienced a change in their children’s services leader meaning that 77% of authorities did not experience a change in DCS between April 2020 and March [...]
Research: Teens’ engagement with technology ‘does not increase mental health problems’
There is little evidence to suggest that teenagers’ engagement with technology affects their mental health, a study by Oxford University researchers found.
The Oxford Internet Institute study explored the links between social media use and depression, emotional problems and conduct problems among 10-15 year-olds. Researchers also examined the associations between television viewing and suicidality as well [...]
