Peer on Peer Abuse

Peer-on-peer abuse includes, but is not limited to:

– physical and sexual abuse
– sexual harassment and violence
– emotional harm

– on and offline bullying
– teenage relationship abuse

It can even include grooming for sexual and criminal exploitation.

It’s hard to say just how widespread a problem it is. But we know that there’s extensive evidence of peer-on-peer abuse in the context of both sexual and criminal exploitation. In autumn last year, the NSPCC announced a 29% increase in children seeking help from Childline due to peer-on-peer sexual abuse.

This abuse can also take place in the workplace, and it’s important that you know that their is support available should you need it. If you think that you or a colleague may be the victim of peer on peer abuse then please contact your Designated Safeguarding Lead, Carina Bush on 0117 422 4000.