The University of Bedfordshire has published new research funded by the NSPCC and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) which looks at peer support and relationships after sexual abuse experienced in adolescence. The study included workshops and interviews with 32 13- to 21-year-olds in the UK. It found that peer support: provides a safe and accessible source of support; facilitates access to professional support; offers relaxation and distraction; and can be a source of solidarity when talking to peers with similar experiences.
Source: University of Bedfordshire, Association of Young People’s Health, NSPCC, ESRC
Date: 26 January 2023
