What the difference between Trojans and Worms? What is Catfishing? What are the dangers of a young person using an avatar? What does the PEGI rating mean? If you are responsible for safeguarding children and young people, but don’t quite understand the everyday language of the internet, then read this simple guide explaining the basics. Read More →
In the last few years the drugs landscape for young people has changed. Whilst cannabis is still the drug of choice, there has been a move towards “Legal Highs”, illegally purchased prescription only medication and powerful synthetic drugs. The availability of drugs on the internet has also had a significant impact. We look at some of those changes and some of the new drugs of choice. Read More →
We take a look at the online game that has prompted a UK Coroner to issue a warning about the psychological impact the game may have on young people.Read More →
Catch up with the online safeguarding news stories for June, in easy to read bitesize news segments. Read More →
How do we divert children away from gang involvement? What is an Osman warning? How do gang injunctions work? We take a look at some of the methods available to safeguarding professionals, that may help divert young people away from gang involvement. Read More →
We take a look at the indicators that help identify whether someone is at risk of forced marriage, and describe some of the preventative safeguarding tactics that can help professionals with those that are vulnerable. Read More →
In our third article examining ‘abuse linked to belief or faith’, we take a look at actions that must be taken when a safeguarding concern is identified , and emphasise the need to act quickly to ensure the “one chance rule” is not missed. Read More →
Catch up with the online safeguarding news stories for May, in easy to read bitesize news segments.
Cyber bullying and online sexual exploitation are not the only dangers that lurk on the world wide web for children. Here we look at some of the other safeguarding risks that young people may be exposed to.Read More →
It’s a phenomenon. Millions upon millions of players worldwide. A free to play online shoot-‘em-up survival game with lots of bad guys to kill. But, who are your children playing with and what are the hidden dangers within ‘Fortnite Battle Royale’?Read More →
Police are the lead agency when a child is reported missing. In this article we take a look at their role and what procedures they should follow to locate a child safely. Read More →
For people with Dementia, walking can be beneficial. In this article we look at how to keep a person safe and provide tips on preventing wandering turning to missing. Read More →
A look at the recommendation from the Independent Inquiry into child sexual abuse (IICSA) interim report, which states that those working in children’s homes in England, should be required to register, in the same way that social workers have to. Read More →
In the third and final part of our County Lines drug supply familiarisation articles, we look at what you can do to identify the issues and some tactics around prevention, and how the law applies to children.
Catch up with the online safeguarding news stories for April, in easy to read bitesize news segments.
Catch up with the last 3 months (January to March 2018) online safeguarding stories and risks, in easy to read bitesize news segments. Read More →
Each year across the UK, hundreds of children are removed from harmful situations by the police and placed into ‘Police Protection’. We take a look at this valuable tool, which if used responsibly, can be a very valuable tool in safeguarding vulnerable children. Read More →
Abuse linked to a belief in spirit possession is difficult for safeguarding professionals to identify, understand and sometimes accept. It sits outside the norm and there is a danger that they could mistakenly be dismissed as superstitious nonsense. We take a look at the very specific indicators associated with this specific area of child abuse. Read More →
We identify some indicators that point to a child’s involvement in gangs and also take a look at those young people that are more likely to be at risk of being drawn into gang culture. Read More →
In the last of our child sexual exploitation factsheets for safeguarding professionals we take a look at the actions that should be taken when dealing with a young person at risk of CSE, and also provide some tactics and options that are at our disposal.
National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day on 18th March. In the second of our factsheets for safeguarding professionals we look at the indicators that might suggest CSE is taking place , those that are likely to be more at risk, and also take a look at ‘hot spot’ CSE locations. Read More →
As we approach National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day on 18th March, we produce the first of three practical factsheets for safeguarding professionals. Part 1 looks at the methods used by perpetrators, risk levels and the law. Read More →
Mental health issues amongst university and college students have significantly increased in the last decade. Read our useful fact sheet which identifies and explains, some common mental health problems that could affect those facing the pressures of higher education.Read More →
Whilst overall crime has reduced in the last few years, violent, gun and knife related offences have risen significantly. Youth and gang related violence, together with county lines , have become priorities for many local safeguarding agencies. We look at what a gang is, the structure of a gang, and the dangers children and young people face by being drawn into gang culture and membership.
It is estimated that currently worldwide there are 2.2 million apps available to iPhone and 2.8 million to Android devices. We’ve put together a guide to help you understand the risks involved with some of the most well used.Read More →
Here in the UK it is difficult to establish the exact figure due to the secretive nature surrounding FGM. However, it is estimated that around 80,000 females living in the UK have undergone the procedure. Read our guide to find out more.Read More →
We look at the safeguarding implications when a person with Autism goes wandering or missing, the challenges faced by the police and what can be done to reduce the riskRead More →
We explore issues regarding sexting and how it can affect young people. Read More →
Missing People – “the only charity in the UK which is dedicated to bringing missing children and adults back together with their families”.Read More →
In this article we look at how young people are recruited to deal drugs, the types of children who are vulnerable and the dangers they face once involved.Read More →
In the last 5 years we have without doubt seen a significant increase in missing episodes involving people living with dementia. We explore the risks to those people when they go missingRead More →
These days social media accounts and mobile phones are easily accessed by children, in this article we explore cyberbullying, what it is and some tips to help prevent it. Read More →
This article will introduce you to human trafficking, a crime that is intrinsically linked to modern slavery. Whilst not all victims of modern slavery have been trafficked, all trafficking victims have been enslaved. Read More →
In this article we look at online sexual exploitation particularly through the use of online social networking. Read More →
Here we outline the reality and scale of missing children in the UK, we also outline the expectations on all those involved with a child when they go missingRead More →
Here we look at the ‘phenomenon’ that is County Lines, also know as “Going country” we explore what it really isRead More →
We look at ‘Abuse linked to Belief and Faith’ it is probably the least well known and talked about forms of child abuse. It can however, have deadly consequences.Read More →
