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Biases, concerns and the erosion of rights: Addressing digital issues with adopted and fostered children in a policy vacuum.

Phippen, A and Bond, E., 2023. Biases, concerns and the erosion of rights: Addressing digital issues with adopted and fostered children in a policy vacuum. Adoption and Fostering, 47 (3), 245-261.

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DOI: 10.1177/03085759231195943

Abstract

Online harms and the resultant safeguarding approaches are a key challenge for those working in the children’s workforce. However, safety narratives and a wish to prevent harm, rather than mitigate risk, have arguably caused a safeguarding environment that is neither mindful of children’s rights nor in their best interests. When supporting adopted and looked after children, there are some specific challenges that can result in further caution in supporting children in their use of digital technology. Empirical data presents observations on a professional environment where, with a dearth of training or policy direction, professionals are left to bring their own biases and beliefs into safeguarding judgements and, in the rush to protect, often forget the importance of working across stakeholders rather than trying to resolve issues independently.

Item Type:Article
ISSN:0308-5759
Uncontrolled Keywords:Social media; online harms; online safety; digital law; harm reduction
Group:Faculty of Science & Technology
ID Code:39173
Deposited By: Symplectic RT2
Deposited On:22 Nov 2023 12:02
Last Modified:22 Nov 2023 12:02

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