Sexual Abuse: Has Anyone Asked Young People? The Risks of Sensationalising Adolescence in Schools

Posted: 16th April 2025

Source: Sexual Abuse: Has Anyone Asked Young People? The Risks of Sensationalising Adolescence in Schools

While the Netflix drama Adolescence sparks important conversations about youth violence, experts caution that its sensationalist portrayal risks reinforcing harmful stereotypes about teenage boys and must be paired with careful discussion, support, and—crucially—the inclusion of young people’s voices.

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