The Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector Podcast

In this week's episode, I explore the Department for Education newly published guidance on understanding and preventing serious violence in education, including specific advice on supporting children affected by serious violence.   In this episode I discuss: Recognising the needs of every child affected Responding to children's immediate welfare and emotional safety Looking beyond the immediate incident. Understanding additional needs and vulnerabilities. What safeguarding reviews can tell us about the response. You may have seen that this year I have written my first book. It shares my journey as an independent reviewer and the stories of people in my reviews that I have had the privilege to share. The official publication date is 23rd November and I will be celebrating the book at a party on 28th November. Would you like to see how the journey to publication unfolds over the next few weeks? You can join my Whats App Book Club group to gain a behind the scenes, all access channel where you can ask me all of your questions about the process and I can share with you what is happening in real time. Click here to join me in the book club.      

In this week's episode, I explore the newly updated Department for Education's statutory guidance on effective advocacy for looked-after children, children in need and care leavers. In this episode I discuss: What has changed in the statutory guidance. When advocacy should be offered. Supporting children who may struggle to express their wishes. Why independence matters. What reviewers should be looking for. Are you ready to find out more about independent review work? Whether you've been thinking about independent review work for a while or you're only just coming across it, why not download the replay of the one session that brings all of this together the  The Pivot. My on demand one hour workshop provides all you need to understand what independent review work involves, whether your skills are transferable, and what the journey from blue light professional to independent reviewer really looks like. No experience needed. No prior training required. Just bring your curiosity. Download the on demand workshop here.

In this week's episode, I explore the Government's early prison release scheme which is raising significant concerns about the safety of domestic abuse victims. In this episode, I discuss: The Government's early prison release scheme and concerns raised by the Domestic Abuse Commissioner The importance of effective monitoring and licence conditions,  The pressures facing probation services What this means for Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews Are you ready to find out more about independent review work? Whether you have been thinking about independent review work for a while or you're only just coming across it, why not join me for a free webinar for social workers, health professionals and police who want to make a bigger difference, on their own terms. Taking place on Tuesday 3rd November at 1pm The Pivot workshop will cover my own transition from Head of Law to Independent Review work, why this work matters, the transferable skills required to do this work and what the first steps look like in making the transition. No experience needed. No prior training required. Just bring your curiosity. SAVE YOUR SPACE

In this week's episode, I explore the 5 Ds of Active Bystander Intervention, drawing on guidance from the Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Service (DAVSS), and consider what this framework can teach us about safeguarding, professional curiosity and organisational culture. In this episode I discuss: What are the 5 Ds of Active Bystander Intervention What prevents us from speaking up or challenging harmful language and attitudes In safeguarding reviews, the importance of undersstanding the conditions that enable and prevent a person from speaking up or challenging decisions Are you ready to find out more about independent review work? Whether you've been thinking about independent review work for a while or you're only just coming across it, why not download the replay of the one session that brings all of this together the Independent Reviewer Immersion Workshop. My on demand one hour workshop provides all you need to understand what independent review work involves, whether your skills are transferable, and what the journey from blue light professional to independent reviewer really looks like. No experience needed. No prior training required. Just bring your curiosity. Download the on demand workshop here.  

In this week's episode I reflect on the changes to the way domestic abuse will be identified and recorded within the criminal justice system. In this episode I discuss: The intention of the new Judicial Finding of Domestic Abuse Why recognising patterns of coercive and controlling behaviour is essential The difference between information sharing and information use, and why making information available does not automatically mean professionals will recognise its significance or respond effectively What this means for Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews   Are you ready to find out more about independent review work? Whether you've been thinking about independent review work for a while or you're only just coming across it, why not download the replay of the one session that brings all of this together the Independent Reviewer Immersion Workshop. My on demand one hour workshop provides all you need to understand what independent review work involves, whether your skills are transferable, and what the journey from blue light professional to independent reviewer really looks like. No experience needed. No prior training required. Just bring your curiosity. Download the on demand workshop here.