Exploiting Trust: Child Sexual Abuse in the Aid Sector
About this episode
Professor Michael Salter discusses the prevalence of child sexual abuse in the aid sector and the need for accountability and prevention strategies.
Professor Michael Salter is a leading researcher on child sexual abuse and the director of ChildLight East Asia and Pacific Hub at the University of New South Wales. In this episode, he talks about the prevalence of child sexual abuse and the particular vulnerabilities within the aid sector due to power imbalances and lack of accountability. Professor Salter explains how men who abuse children are proportionally more likely to seek professional roles that put them in touch with children. He also highlights how online exploitation and peer-on-peer abuse are growing forms of child sexual abuse. The episode also explores structural, situational, and post-harm strategies for preventing sexual misconduct and Professor Salter emphasises the need for brave, uncomfortable conversations to prioritise child safety.
People in this episode
Guest: Professor Michael Salter
Topics covered
- child sexual abuse
- aid sector
- power imbalances
- accountability
- online exploitation
- peer-on-peer abuse
- child safety
Keywords
- child sexual abuse
- aid sector
- power imbalances
- online exploitation
- peer-on-peer abuse
- child safety
- prevention strategies
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ChildLight East Asia and Pacific Hub, University of New South Wales, WHO - World Health Organization
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