Safeguarding children and adults: much of a muchness?: 

Summary: Commentary on two cases, heard together, one involving a child and the other an adult, both of whom had been locked in their room at night by their families under the premise of it being for their own protection. Explores whether the ‘best interests’ test does and should work in the same way for both children and adults. Considers the understanding of the state’s responsibilities to protect children, adults lacking capacity and vulnerable adults

Regulating adolescent sexuality: English and Scottish approaches compared.

Summary: Explores why consensual sexual activity between adolescents is still criminalised in sexual offences legislation despite the recognition that this will not lead to prosecution and is not considered criminal activity. Looks at the development and reform of sexual offences legislation in England and Scotland. Identifies five problems with this method of prosecutor discretion and argues that legislators should engaging a discussion of when adolescent sexual behaviour is of public concern.

The trouble with therapy: sociology and psychotherapy

Summary: Debates the benefits of therapy and explores its place in society. The author argues that therapy should be treated with healthy scepticism and calls into question the nature of therapy. He presents a sociological critique of psychotherapy and explores the links between therapy and science, therapy and power, and therapy and reality. Illustrates the different aspects of therapy using a case study throughout.

Edging away from care – how services successfully prevent young people entering care.  

Summary: Analyses a small sample of local authorities and their partner agencies and looks at how they successfully supported young people who were at risk of entering care to remain living at home. It draws on the experiences and views of 43 families, including those of the young people themselves, their parents or carers and the key professionals and managers who were involved in coordinating and providing support services. The case studies used in this report illustrate aspects of good practice in a particular area and are not intended to suggest that practice was exemplary in every aspect.

Edging Away from Care

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