Phippen, Andy and Bond, Emma (2023) Jnl arBiases, concerns and the erosion of rights– addressing digital issues with adopted and fostered children in a policy vacuum. Adoption and Fostering. ISSN 0308-5759 (In Press)

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Abstract

Online harms, and resultant safeguarding approaches, are a key challenge to 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 childrens rights or 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.

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