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Roma children and young people in Bulgaria: patterns of risk and effective protection in relation to child sexual exploitation
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Abstract This article examines patterns of risk regarding child sexual exploitation (CSE). There is specific focus on those living in alternative care, child sexual exploitation and trafficking among Roma communities in Bulgaria and the UK. Data is drawn from a desk-based literature review and partnership wo... view more
This article examines patterns of risk regarding child sexual exploitation (CSE). There is specific focus on those living in alternative care, child sexual exploitation and trafficking among Roma communities in Bulgaria and the UK. Data is drawn from a desk-based literature review and partnership work with Bulgarian and British academics and practitioners to explore the issues in both countries. Although there is limited statistical data on CSE and children in care across Europe and the risk-factors for Roma children and young people are still not being fully recognised, we can draw on what is known in Bulgaria to inform practice in the UK with emerging Roma communities. Research on CSE more generally can also inform awareness of risk factors particularly around care systems. Comparative information about what is known in the UK and Bulgaria is considered in order to make some recommendations for international prevention, protection efforts, and prosecution strategies for the future.... view less
Keywords
gipsy; ethnic group; Bulgaria; child; sexual abuse; adolescent; slave trade; Great Britain; child brought up in an institution; data; risk; inclusion; social integration
Classification
Criminal Sociology, Sociology of Law
Sociology of the Youth, Sociology of Childhood
Social Problems
Document language
English
Publication Year
2015
Page/Pages
p. 1-9
Journal
Social Inclusion, 3 (2015) 4
Issue topic
Regular issue / indicators and measurement of social inclusion
ISSN
2183-2803
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution