When parents drop their children off at school or college each day, they are confident that they are entering a safe environment.
They understand that the adults in positions of power and authority over their children must not abuse it.
They also understand that on the rare occasions where power is abused, the full force of the law will be turned on those responsible.
But, surprisingly, the laws protecting teenagers are not as clear in all settings where adults work with young people.
There is a legal loophole which does not cover adults or volunteers working in certain areas alongside older teenagers.
The law surrounding the offence of abuse of position of trust of a sexual nature is limited.
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