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Digital Voices-Progressing children's right to be heard through social and digital media Glossary... more Digital Voices-Progressing children's right to be heard through social and digital media Glossary of Terms This following glossary of terms provides a brief explanation of key words and phrases that are used throughout the report. The glossary is not a full definition but rather a clarification of the usage in the context of this report. More detailed explanation is provided in the relevant section where the terms are first introduced. Key concepts Working definition Civic engagement, civic participation Civic engagement and civic participation (often used interchangeably) refer to all the ways young people, whether individually or collectively, participate to improve the well-being of communities or society in general, and which provide opportunities for reflection (Brady et al., 2012). Digital Citizenship We use the Council of Europe definition of Digital Citizenship to refer to "The competent and positive engagement with digital technologies (creating, working, sharing, socializing, investigating, playing, communicating and learning); participating actively and responsibly (values, skills, attitudes, knowledge) in communities (local, national, global) at all levels (political, economic, social, cultural and intercultural); being involved in a double process of lifelong learning (in formal, informal and non-formal settings) and continuously defending human dignity" (Council of Europe, 2017) Digital technologies Digital technologies refer to all electronic tools, systems, devices and resources that generate, store or process data. The term is used to encompass information and communications technologies including well known examples such as social media, online games, multimedia and mobile phones. Political participation Political participation is any activity that shapes, affects, or involves the political sphere. Political participation can take the form of membership of a political party, campaigning for a political party, joining a social movement. Public decision-making Children and young people's participation in decision-making is defined as "the process by which children and young people have active involvement and real influence in decision-making on matters affecting their lives, both directly and indirectly" (DCYA, 2019). Two main mechanisms by which young people may be involved in public decision-making include consultation whereby their views are sought and listened to by public sector organisations, and participation, which provides a level of public responsibility, power and influence in the formation of decisions (Botchwey et al., 2019). 9 Digital Voices-Progressing children's right to be heard through social and digital media Key concepts Working definition Social media Social media is a collective term for websites and applications which focus on communication, community-based input, interaction, contentsharing and collaboration. Different types of social media include social networking sites (e.g., Facebook), photo sharing sites (e.g., Instagram, Snapchat), video hosting and sharing (YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo), microblogging sites (e.g., Twitter, Tumblr) and discussion sites (e.g., Boards.ie, Reddit). Social media platforms are typically funded by advertising and data-driven marketing. Social participation Social Participation refers to the involvement in life situations offering interaction between an individual and the physical, social, and attitudinal environments. Social participation involves forming and maintaining social relationships in families and other social networks.
A child's sexual contact with a grown-up is an experience which has a negative impact on the chil... more A child's sexual contact with a grown-up is an experience which has a negative impact on the child's development and their physical, emotional, and social functioning. The range of immediate and long-term effects of child sexual abuse is wide, and their occurrence depends on multiple factors.
This paper reviews the literature on the nature and incidence of child sexual abuse, explores the... more This paper reviews the literature on the nature and incidence of child sexual abuse, explores the link between child sexual abuse and later sexual exploitation, and reviews the literature on prevention strategies and effective interventions in child sexual abuse services. Our understanding of the international epidemiology of child sexual abuse is considerably greater than it was just 10 years ago, and studies from around the world are examined. Childhood sexual abuse can involve a wide number of psychological sequelae, including low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Numerous studies have noted that child sexual abuse victims are vulnerable to later sexual revictimization, as well as the link between child sexual abuse and later engagement in high-risk sexual behaviour. Survivors of child sexual abuse are more likely to have multiple sex partners, become pregnant as teenagers, and experience sexual assault as adults. Various models which attempt to account for this inter-relatio...
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This chapter gives an overview of child abuse in Europe including definitions, prevalence, interv... more This chapter gives an overview of child abuse in Europe including definitions, prevalence, intervention & legal responses. . We outline the key contemporary issues, drawing in particular on the Council of Europe’s strategy for the promotion of children’s’ rights and the protection of children from violence, Building a Europe for and with Children (2012 – 2015).
This work is dedicated to the memory of Mr. Peter Tacon, whose work with street-children worldwid... more This work is dedicated to the memory of Mr. Peter Tacon, whose work with street-children worldwide was unparalleled. His dedication and commitment inspired many and his death is a serious loss to all those who work with, and care about, street-children.
Document Type Book Rights This item is available under a Creative Commons License for non-commerc... more Document Type Book Rights This item is available under a Creative Commons License for non-commercial use only Publication Details Edited by Kevin Lalor and published by Dublin:Oak Tree Press, 2001. ISBN: 1860762204 Reproduced with the kind permission of the publisher http://www.oaktreebooks.com/ Abstract The past decade (1990s) in Ireland has witnessed numerous high profile child abuse scandals, some involving members of the clergy and others occurring in institutions for children in care. A problem that was once seldom or never discussed is now very much in the public arena. The End of Innocence describes the background to the scandals uncovered during the 1990s and the reactions to them, and then provides a thorough understanding of all the issues surrounding child sexual abuse. Leading practitioners discuss the legal and policy issues involved, as well as the therapy available for both victims and perpetrators of child sexual abuse. The book concludes that Irish society’s “innoce...
The 13 th ISPCAN (International Society for the prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) European C... more The 13 th ISPCAN (International Society for the prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) European Conference was held in Dublin, 15
This Book Chapter is brought to you for free and open access by the SocialSciences at ARROW@DIT. ... more This Book Chapter is brought to you for free and open access by the SocialSciences at ARROW@DIT. It has been accepted for inclusion in Books/Book chapters by an authorized administrator of ARROW@DIT. For moreinformation, please contactyvonne.desmond@dit.ie, arrow.admin@dit.ie.This work is licensed under aCreative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License
There is a good chance you are reading this because you are planning to be, or already are, a soc... more There is a good chance you are reading this because you are planning to be, or already are, a social care practitioner. Yet for many in Irish society, even those entering the field themselves, the meaning of the term ‘social care’ is not selfevident. A common question directed at social care students and professionals alike is, ‘What do you do?’ Misconceptions abound and in many cases practitioners are not accorded the recognition or status they deserve, partly as a consequence of a limited understanding of what the term means. This chapter explores the notion of social care itself. Some definitions are examined, phrase by phrase, to see what is involved. A short history of social care in Ireland is provided, placing the current set of institutions and practices in a historical context. Aspects of social care practice are described, such as what qualities practitioners possess; what sort of work is involved; what practitioners do and where they do it; how much they get paid; and the...
Violence Against Children, Nov 28, 2017
Digital Voices-Progressing children's right to be heard through social and digital media Glossary... more Digital Voices-Progressing children's right to be heard through social and digital media Glossary of Terms This following glossary of terms provides a brief explanation of key words and phrases that are used throughout the report. The glossary is not a full definition but rather a clarification of the usage in the context of this report. More detailed explanation is provided in the relevant section where the terms are first introduced. Key concepts Working definition Civic engagement, civic participation Civic engagement and civic participation (often used interchangeably) refer to all the ways young people, whether individually or collectively, participate to improve the well-being of communities or society in general, and which provide opportunities for reflection (Brady et al., 2012). Digital Citizenship We use the Council of Europe definition of Digital Citizenship to refer to "The competent and positive engagement with digital technologies (creating, working, sharing, socializing, investigating, playing, communicating and learning); participating actively and responsibly (values, skills, attitudes, knowledge) in communities (local, national, global) at all levels (political, economic, social, cultural and intercultural); being involved in a double process of lifelong learning (in formal, informal and non-formal settings) and continuously defending human dignity" (Council of Europe, 2017) Digital technologies Digital technologies refer to all electronic tools, systems, devices and resources that generate, store or process data. The term is used to encompass information and communications technologies including well known examples such as social media, online games, multimedia and mobile phones. Political participation Political participation is any activity that shapes, affects, or involves the political sphere. Political participation can take the form of membership of a political party, campaigning for a political party, joining a social movement. Public decision-making Children and young people's participation in decision-making is defined as "the process by which children and young people have active involvement and real influence in decision-making on matters affecting their lives, both directly and indirectly" (DCYA, 2019). Two main mechanisms by which young people may be involved in public decision-making include consultation whereby their views are sought and listened to by public sector organisations, and participation, which provides a level of public responsibility, power and influence in the formation of decisions (Botchwey et al., 2019). 9 Digital Voices-Progressing children's right to be heard through social and digital media Key concepts Working definition Social media Social media is a collective term for websites and applications which focus on communication, community-based input, interaction, contentsharing and collaboration. Different types of social media include social networking sites (e.g., Facebook), photo sharing sites (e.g., Instagram, Snapchat), video hosting and sharing (YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo), microblogging sites (e.g., Twitter, Tumblr) and discussion sites (e.g., Boards.ie, Reddit). Social media platforms are typically funded by advertising and data-driven marketing. Social participation Social Participation refers to the involvement in life situations offering interaction between an individual and the physical, social, and attitudinal environments. Social participation involves forming and maintaining social relationships in families and other social networks.
A child's sexual contact with a grown-up is an experience which has a negative impact on the chil... more A child's sexual contact with a grown-up is an experience which has a negative impact on the child's development and their physical, emotional, and social functioning. The range of immediate and long-term effects of child sexual abuse is wide, and their occurrence depends on multiple factors.
This paper reviews the literature on the nature and incidence of child sexual abuse, explores the... more This paper reviews the literature on the nature and incidence of child sexual abuse, explores the link between child sexual abuse and later sexual exploitation, and reviews the literature on prevention strategies and effective interventions in child sexual abuse services. Our understanding of the international epidemiology of child sexual abuse is considerably greater than it was just 10 years ago, and studies from around the world are examined. Childhood sexual abuse can involve a wide number of psychological sequelae, including low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Numerous studies have noted that child sexual abuse victims are vulnerable to later sexual revictimization, as well as the link between child sexual abuse and later engagement in high-risk sexual behaviour. Survivors of child sexual abuse are more likely to have multiple sex partners, become pregnant as teenagers, and experience sexual assault as adults. Various models which attempt to account for this inter-relatio...
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This chapter gives an overview of child abuse in Europe including definitions, prevalence, interv... more This chapter gives an overview of child abuse in Europe including definitions, prevalence, intervention & legal responses. . We outline the key contemporary issues, drawing in particular on the Council of Europe’s strategy for the promotion of children’s’ rights and the protection of children from violence, Building a Europe for and with Children (2012 – 2015).
This work is dedicated to the memory of Mr. Peter Tacon, whose work with street-children worldwid... more This work is dedicated to the memory of Mr. Peter Tacon, whose work with street-children worldwide was unparalleled. His dedication and commitment inspired many and his death is a serious loss to all those who work with, and care about, street-children.
Document Type Book Rights This item is available under a Creative Commons License for non-commerc... more Document Type Book Rights This item is available under a Creative Commons License for non-commercial use only Publication Details Edited by Kevin Lalor and published by Dublin:Oak Tree Press, 2001. ISBN: 1860762204 Reproduced with the kind permission of the publisher http://www.oaktreebooks.com/ Abstract The past decade (1990s) in Ireland has witnessed numerous high profile child abuse scandals, some involving members of the clergy and others occurring in institutions for children in care. A problem that was once seldom or never discussed is now very much in the public arena. The End of Innocence describes the background to the scandals uncovered during the 1990s and the reactions to them, and then provides a thorough understanding of all the issues surrounding child sexual abuse. Leading practitioners discuss the legal and policy issues involved, as well as the therapy available for both victims and perpetrators of child sexual abuse. The book concludes that Irish society’s “innoce...
The 13 th ISPCAN (International Society for the prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) European C... more The 13 th ISPCAN (International Society for the prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) European Conference was held in Dublin, 15
This Book Chapter is brought to you for free and open access by the SocialSciences at ARROW@DIT. ... more This Book Chapter is brought to you for free and open access by the SocialSciences at ARROW@DIT. It has been accepted for inclusion in Books/Book chapters by an authorized administrator of ARROW@DIT. For moreinformation, please contactyvonne.desmond@dit.ie, arrow.admin@dit.ie.This work is licensed under aCreative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License
There is a good chance you are reading this because you are planning to be, or already are, a soc... more There is a good chance you are reading this because you are planning to be, or already are, a social care practitioner. Yet for many in Irish society, even those entering the field themselves, the meaning of the term ‘social care’ is not selfevident. A common question directed at social care students and professionals alike is, ‘What do you do?’ Misconceptions abound and in many cases practitioners are not accorded the recognition or status they deserve, partly as a consequence of a limited understanding of what the term means. This chapter explores the notion of social care itself. Some definitions are examined, phrase by phrase, to see what is involved. A short history of social care in Ireland is provided, placing the current set of institutions and practices in a historical context. Aspects of social care practice are described, such as what qualities practitioners possess; what sort of work is involved; what practitioners do and where they do it; how much they get paid; and the...
Violence Against Children, Nov 28, 2017