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  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Modern environments present evolving risks to youth well-being due to social communication shifts, migration, and gang prevalence.
  • Existing safeguarding measures often overlook the unique vulnerabilities of adolescents, lagging behind those for younger children.
  • Services for safeguarding young people are frequently fragmented and insufficient to meet current needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current safeguarding concerns affecting young people globally.
  • To provide practical recommendations for identifying and responding to these safeguarding issues.
  • To support professionals across healthcare, education, and social sectors in protecting adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current safeguarding challenges.
  • Analysis of environmental and social factors impacting youth.
  • Synthesis of practical strategies for recognition and response.

Main Results:

  • Significant dangers to youth health and well-being identified.
  • Gaps in recognition and service provision for adolescent safeguarding highlighted.
  • A framework for improved recognition and response strategies developed.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescents face unique and growing safeguarding risks requiring urgent attention.
  • Enhanced, integrated services are crucial for effective youth protection.
  • Professionals need updated guidance to address contemporary safeguarding challenges.