Roma Children and Young People in Bulgaria: Patterns of Risk and Effective Protection in Relation to Child Sexual Exploitation

Kate D'Arcy and Isabelle Brodie
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Kate D'Arcy: Department of Applied Social Studies, University of Bedfordshire, UK
Isabelle Brodie: Department of Applied Social Studies, University of Bedfordshire, UK

Social Inclusion, 2015, vol. 3, issue 4, 1-9

Abstract: This article examines patterns of risk regarding child sexual exploitation (CSE). There is specific focus on those living in alternative care, child sexual exploitation and trafficking among Roma communities in Bulgaria and the UK. Data is drawn from a desk-based literature review and partnership work with Bulgarian and British academics and practitioners to explore the issues in both countries. Although there is limited statistical data on CSE and children in care across Europe and the risk-factors for Roma children and young people are still not being fully recognised, we can draw on what is known in Bulgaria to inform practice in the UK with emerging Roma communities. Research on CSE more generally can also inform awareness of risk factors particularly around care systems. Comparative information about what is known in the UK and Bulgaria is considered in order to make some recommendations for international prevention, protection efforts, and prosecution strategies for the future.

Keywords: child sexual exploitation; institutional care; risk; Roma; social inclusion (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.17645/si.v3i4.224

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