August 2023
Government to review case for powers of entry for social workers in adult safeguarding cases
The government is reviewing the case for giving social workers in England powers of entry in adult safeguarding cases. It made the pledge after a review it conducted found practitioners “often [lacked]…
Baby monitors and smart speakers enabling abuse, say MPs
Fitness trackers, home security systems and baby monitors are among the devices that MPs warn are enabling the growing issue of tech-enabled domestic abuse. The Culture, Media and Sport Committee…
NSPCC and gas distribution networks partner up for safeguarding training
A new partnership between the NSPCC and Britain’s four Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs) will deliver vital safeguarding training to more than 18,000 workers across England, Scotland and Wales Half…
Former dancers have initiated legal action against Lizzo, reminding us arts workers deserve the same workplace protections as any other industry
Source: The Conversation Last month, multi-Grammy winner Lizzo graced stadiums across Australia with her electrifying performances. Glowing five-star reviews celebrated Lizzo, the stage name of Melissa Viviane Jefferson, for attracting…
Safeguarding jobs round up – August 4, 2023
Welcome to this week’s jobs round-up, where you can view some of the job vacancies currently available in the world of safeguarding. Below are a selection of jobs which will…
Why language matters: how the label ‘older boyfriend’ can mask child sexual exploitation
The teenage years can be a time of big changes, confusion, experimentation, and growing independence. It’s also a time when some teenagers start being interested in romantic and sexual relationships….
Podcast: An introduction to Report Remove, an online self-reporting tool for young people
Learn more about how to incorporate the tool into your safeguarding response to incidents of sharing nudes Report Remove is an online tool that under-18s can use to report sexual…
Housing asylum-seeking children in hotels ‘safeguarding catastrophe’, court told
Housing children seeking asylum in hotels is a “safeguarding catastrophe” that has had “dangerous” consequences, the High Court has heard. The charity Every Child Protected Against Trafficking (ECPAT) is bringing…
Alexis Jay warns she will quit C of E safeguarding role if there is interference
The former chair of the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse (IICSA) has warned she will quit a new role to develop independent safeguarding structures for the Church of England if there…
