Considerations on the involvement of young people as co-inquirers in abuse and neglect research
The article considers challenges faced in undertaking research work that examines issues of abuse and neglect, with young people acting in the role of co-inquirer. Based on a research process devised to support a qualitative study exploring why young people think they are frequently
not believed when they report abuse and neglect, consideration is given to the issues encountered in facilitating the direct involvement of young people in research of this nature. Discussion is provided as to how young people were actively recruited to the co-inquirer role, the scope of the
work they undertook and the strong ethical framework that had to be put in place to support their participation. It is argued that the involvement of young people as co-inquirers has to take account of their experiences, feelings and reactions to the demands of such work. It is also acknowledged
that work of this nature can be extremely demanding especially when those involved have themselves been the victims of abuse and neglect.
Keywords: abuse and neglect; co-inquiry; ethics; research; young people
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: Graduate School,Newman University College, Birmingham, UK
Publication date: 01 March 2013
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