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`It is clear that we need to do more to help children who have been victims of crime. This book will enable people to do exactly that-...get started with some tried and tested advice and techniques to help young victims.'---Sara Payne, Victims' Champion
How do you spot the signs that a young person who has been affected by crime or bullying? What is the impact of crime and how can you best aid the young person's recovery?
Are You Okay? deals with the issues that many adults may face when trying to help a young person in their care in the aftermath of a crime. It provides detailed information on the different types of crime from assault and hate crime to cyberbullying and sexual abuse, and explores how they may affect the young person in different ways. The author also addresses difficult issues such as dealing with fears of retaliation, confidentality, whether a crime should be reported, the grey area between crime and bullying and how best to assess the young person's needs.
This accessible guide will be essential reading for anyone working with children and young people aged 8+, including social workers, youth workers, teachers, police, education welfare officers and victim support and witness service workers.
