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Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews: Reflections from the first year of the National Panel
Birmingham, 14th November 2019
Speakers: Peter Sidebotham and Karen Manners
Jurys Hotel, Broad Street, Birmingham
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Domestic abuse murders are at a 5 year high. The Domestic Abuse Bill was debated in the Commons last Wednesday. Good news this was not lost, but with no guarantee of funding for support can it make the desired impact? The figure of £22m was mentioned in the early days but where will this sit with changing priorities? ... See more

No surprises that the knife features in most of our current reviews. But the context is wider than gangs & exploitation. Substance misuse & mental health issues often raise the stakes. Within the confines of a family home or a relationship or against the self ..or maybe a last-ditch attempt to save life. But the public health approach is feared to fail without substantial cash backing. What do you see locally? What works? ... See more

A mandatory safety code, grooming alerts for children via algorithms, alerting moderators on social media platforms … all debated in a high profile way during 2016-2018. But when the NSPCC reported that online grooming cases had increased by a third earlier this month, the response was a little quiet. Instead headlines focussed on parliamentary activity. We await the draft bill due early next year… ... See more

How should a hairdresser react when a client confides ‘I know he’s going to kill me..’? Hairdressers have faced this responsibility, usually with no training or support. Following the US model, it’s great to see local areas in the UK offering training to bridge this gap. ... See more

This week has a definite 'back to school' vibe. What training needs do you want to address in 2019/20?

Our landmark hashtag#DomesticAbuseBill was introduced in Parliament today. It includes new Protection Notices and Orders to protect victims of hashtag#DomesticAbuse, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation. Watch our 20-second video to learn more. https://lnkd.in/g-p-Rs3

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“Landmark moment” as Domestic Abuse Bill introduced to Parliament

We know the previous prime minister was passionate on this topic. Only last week we felt positive about its potential, acknowledging the need for frontline staff to support it. But what impact will a change in leadership have? ... See more

15 working days..the rapid review is a sprint not a marathon. With the pressure it is placing on partners, is it time to question what can realistically be achieved in that timescale - how wide, how deep, how focussed? what are you observing on the ground? ... See more

What makes a great mentor? As we prepare to film our mentoring masterclass we are considering this. We would value your thoughts

The Home Office are ahead of the game when it comes to advocacy and support for families through reviews. We see this less in other reviews, but interestingly 'serious case reviews' are mentioned in the letter https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/806951/Guidance_for_DHR_chairs_support_for_families.pdf ... See more