Participation for protection: New perspectives on the value of young people’s involvement in research addressing sexual violence

Warrington, Camille ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1945-4892, Benchekroun, Rachel, Millar, Hannah, Whittington, Elsie ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2421-1251, Bradley, Louise ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4136-8816, Elizabeth, Megan, Hamilton, CJ, Howard, Keeley, Poingdestre, Evie and Walker, Kirsche (2024) Participation for protection: New perspectives on the value of young people’s involvement in research addressing sexual violence. Childhood, 31 (3). pp. 349-368. ISSN 0907-5682

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Abstract

Within our research to address sexual violence, we have developed an approach supporting collaboration between young people and academic staff called YRAP (Young Researchers Advisory Panel). YRAP exists to support young people’s influence in research addressing sexual violence – both in our university and beyond. In this article, current and former YRAP members, as well as current and former academic supporting staff, reflect on our experiences and learning. We also highlight the importance of finding new ways to explain the value and contribution of our work through the development of an infographic and model called Participation as Protection.