DVPO’s and DVPN’s – Guide and Resources
2019-08-17
Domestic Violence Protection Notices (DVPNs) and Domestic Violence Protective Orders (DVPOs) – a guide and links to useful resources. Read More →
Stalking and Domestic Abuse – use of covert surveillance
2019-08-03
The use of covert surveillance by stalkers has become more prolific as technology advances and surveillance equipment becomes more accessible. What exactly is available? How easy is it for a stalker to obtain? How can safeguarding professionals respond?Read More →
Scammed – it can happen to anyone
2019-06-22
If you care for a vulnerable person, how do you protect them from fraudsters? What exactly should you tell them? Where do you get the information you need to improve your own knowledge and inform others? How do you become ‘scam aware’? Read More →
Missing Adults – the law
2019-06-03
About 90,000 adults are reported missing to the police each year. What powers do police have when a missing adult does not want to be found and return to their family or friends?
Stalking – The five motivation types.
2019-05-16
There are five types of stalking motivations. Find out more with our ten-minute briefing. Read More →
Extreme Body Modification – the law is clear, well sort of!
2019-05-01
What age can a young person get a tattoo or body piercing? What is the law around body modification? What are the safeguarding implications? Read More →
Assistive and GPS Technology’ – Factsheet
2019-04-19
A basic factsheet that takes a look at the different types of Assistive Technology that help reduce the likelihood of a person going missing, and GPS which enables carers and emergency services find a missing person quickly and safely.Read More →
Chatbots – a safeguarding aide?
2019-02-21
Chatbots used in the protection of children and vulnerable adults. What are they, what can they do? Are there any pitfalls and will they bring anything of value to the safeguarding arena?
Clare’s Law – an underused safeguarding tool
2019-02-15
The murder of Clare Wood in 2009, prompted the introduction of the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme – Clare’s Law. Figures show that it is underused compared to the number of domestic incidents each year. As safeguarding professionals, we need to change that. Read More →
Gaslighting – a basic guide
2019-01-26
Gaslighting – a form pf psychological manipulation and abuse in which the perpetrator makes the victim question and doubt their own perceptions, memory and sanity.Read More →
The Burglars Code – myth or fact?
2019-01-16
Have you ever seen strange marks on walls and pavements outside your home? For many years police forces have warned that some of these marks may be linked to burglars. Most recently these symbols have been dismissed as harmless highway maintenance drawings. Is this true or is there a form of ‘burglars code’? Read More →
Modern Slavery Apps
2018-12-13
The public have a key role to play in the fight against human trafficking and modern slavery. We need to find new ways of empowering and encouraging the public to report their concerns. We take a look at three smartphone apps that do just that. Read More →
Vulnerable Missing People – Assistive and GPS Technology
2018-10-30
Advances in smart technology has proved a valuable tool in keeping vulnerable people safe. Where missing people are concerned, assistive technology aides a problem-solving approach in preventing a person from going missing in the first place, whist GPS tech provides police and search teams with an important means of locating a missing person quickly and safely. Read More →
Dementia – Sundowning
2018-10-26
For most people the end of British Summer Time signals the start of the long dark British winter. For many living with dementia, the clocks turning back an hour can affect routine, one of the possible causes of a pattern of behaviour known as ‘Sundowning’. This can potentially cause a person with dementia to wander and subsequently go missing. Read More →
Suicide – The Dangers of the Internet
2018-09-11
You can find anything on the world wide web. For most it is a place of joy, entertainment and education. Sadly, for those people contemplating taking their own lives, there are also websites and other platforms which exploit the vulnerable. We take a look at pro-suicide platforms.Read More →
Modern Slavery – spot the signs
2018-08-21
Modern slavery is in plain sight in the UK, but we often don’t realise it is there. We take a look at some of the areas that may indicate someone is a victim – accommodation, working conditions, appearance and behaviours. Read More →
Modern Slavery – an introduction
2018-08-14
Modern slavery is prevalent in the UK. Safeguarding Hub examines what modern slavery is and looks at the various types, from organ harvesting to sexual exploitation. Read More →
Honour Based Abuse – a safeguarding response
2018-08-12
In the second part of our articles on Honour Based Abuse, we look at the safeguarding response and some of the actions professionals should take when dealing with a victim. Read More →
Human Trafficking – First Contact
2018-08-10
Safeguarding Hub look at first contact with a victim of human trafficking, the actions safeguarding professionals should consider and the law around trafficking. Read More →
Honour Based Abuse – The Facts
2018-08-09
In the first of two articles, we look at Honour Based Abuse. What it is, who it affects, the crime types and some of the indicators that might help safeguarding professionals spot the signs.
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Dementia -The Herbert Protocol
2018-06-14
We take a look at The Herbert Protocol, a simple risk reduction tool to be used in the event that an adult with care and support is reported missing. It is widely associated with people living with dementia who go missing, providing police with vital information to enhance the chances of locating a person quickly and safely. Read More →
Forced Marriage – Why is the conviction rate so poor?
2018-06-13
Following two separate rare convictions for force marriage in May 2018 , we explore why there haven’t been other convictions since the introduction of forced marriage legislation in 2014.Read More →
Dementia – Reducing the risk of harm from ‘Wandering’
2018-05-20
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 →
Stalking – Do we need a Stalkers Register?
2018-04-15
At the start of National Awareness Week, we take a look at calls for a stalkers register, and why the government appear resistant to its introduction. Read More →
The NRM – can the system cope with UK criminally & sexually exploited children?
2018-03-24
We take a look at the changes to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) process and ask whether they go far enough to safeguard children who are trafficked internally in the UK through sexual and criminal exploitation. Plus, we include a practical guide for safeguarding professionals on the NRM process. Read More →
Fact Sheet – Mental health problems likely to affect some students
2018-03-01
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 →
Safeguarding Students Mental Health – A postcode lottery?
2018-02-24
In the period 2015/16, 15,395 UK-domiciled first-year students disclosed a mental health condition. Tragically, 134 students took their own lives, a record number. Suicide among students in England and Wales has risen by over 50% in the last decade. How are universities responding to this crisis and are they doing enough? Read More →
Dementia – An insight into Walking, Wandering and Missing
2017-11-21
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 →
Human Trafficking – an introduction
2017-11-11
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 →