ABSTRACT

A critical discussion of the Brook Traffic Light Tool (TLT) is provided. The TLT supports professionals assessing sexual behaviour in children and young people (CYP). This critical commentary formed part of a wider evaluation of the TLT. The approach taken uses evidence-based, policy transfer and policy success frameworks. Conceptually, questions were raised about empirical research that underpins the TLT. The transfer of the TLT to the UK gave varied results with questions raised in relation to the suitability of the TLT for the UK context. Both successes and failures were evident within the UK. The findings suggest that more work needs to be done on TLT. Rigorous planning needs to be conducted when transferring to differing contexts. A more robust evidence base is required for the UK context and continuous evaluation is required. Yet the TLT exists where no other tool related to CYP and sexual behaviours is available for professionals.

摘要

对 Brook 交通灯工具 (TLT) 进行了批判性讨论。TLT 支持专业人士评估儿童和青少年 (CYP) 的性行为。这一批评性评论构成了对 TLT 更广泛评估的一部分。所采取的方法采用基于证据的政策转移和政策成功框架。从概念上讲，人们对支撑 TLT 的实证研究提出了疑问。TLT 转移到英国产生了不同的结果，并引发了有关 TLT 是否适合英国环境的问题。在英国，成功和失败都是显而易见的。研究结果表明，TLT 方面还需要做更多的工作。转移到不同环境时需要进行严格的规划。英国需要更强有力的证据基础，并且需要持续评估。