Safeguarding Adolescents: John and Sam Case Study
The case study focuses on John and Sam, two adolescents facing various challenges. John has issues with school attendance and going missing, while there are concerns about Sam possibly grooming John. Their backgrounds, peer groups, and school experiences shed light on their complex situations, emphasizing the need for safeguarding and support.
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Safeguarding Adolescents Leads Network Interactive learning activity: This case study was constructed by the Safeguarding Adolescents Network Check In 2 October 2020 and was based on a mix of our experiences working with young people You can build your own case study using the template for this
The Young People John / Sam SAM SAM JOHN JOHN 17 years old Non-binary Gypsy Roma Learning needs NEET Possession of bladed article Sam used to go to school with John 14 years old Male Mixed white/other Diagnosed ADHD + ASD At PRU Attendance 60% Recent stop and search (positive outcome) Knows Sam from when they used to be in school
The Incident / concerns o John has 60 % school attendance o There are concerns about him going missing o John was found in a house across country but was released o Sam used to go to the same school as John but has since left o There are concerns that Sam could be grooming John
The Backgrounds/ Families John 14 Sam - 17 o No contact with father gone back to o Semi- independent accommodation o Care experienced Albania o Step dad around too o Lives with mum and step sister (12) o Mum works a lot does shift work o Youngest sibling other siblings have left home o John seen as problem child o Other older siblings and step sister are high achievers
The Peer Groups John Sam o Bit of a loner o Concerns around hanging around older o Keen to impress peers peers possibly being exploited o Tried cannabis a couple of times through o 17 year old peers use cannabis Sam and their friends (John not fully o Sam regularly invites John to their willing but due to peer perceptions) accommodation to hang out
School John Sam o PRU - 60% attendance o NEET o Mentoring sessions - Learning mentor o Didn t really get the support needed o Doesn t get on with many of the teachers when they were at school o Sam spotted outside PRU with two only a couple o John has a time out card for when he gets adults adults frustrated o Has a safe space to go to o Works better when on medication but prefers not to o Not engaging with CAMHS
The Neighbourhood John + Sam They meet up when John bunks off school and Sam encourages John to bunk off. Regular hang outs include: o Vacant area behind shops in Walthamstow o St James area also o Known hot spots for gangs gathering o They often connect online possibly where grooming started
The Interventions SAM JOHN Daily Risk Management (DRM) Meeting i2 Charts o YOS intervention for Mentoring Sam for bladed Exploitation Risk Panel (ERP) article: on a referral order Rescue & Response Information Sharing o Adolescent at Risk Spark 2 Life Worker MASH o Community mentor Trauma Informed Approach
The Conclusion o John is now getting support o Sam is on police bail for an outstanding matter o Sam engaged with Streetbase / Spark 2 Life and was helped with accessing apprenticeship and mentoring
Adapted from a resource by the Contextual Safeguarding network
