Learn more about abuse in pregnancy and how to improve support for families affected by it. You'll hear from the NSPCC's Paddi Vint and Lauren Seager-Smith, CEO of the For Baby's Sake Trust.
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Why language matters: how we talk about sibling sexual behaviour and abuse
When discussing sibling sexual behaviour, it’s important to accurately describe the behaviour, the context and the sibling dynamic, while staying sensitive to the impact language has on family members.
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Providing safe wraparound care for children
What wraparound care is and how to ensure it is being delivered safely.
Podcast: researching mental health support for adolescents who have experienced sexual abuse
Learn about new research from the Safer Young Lives Research Centre (SYLRC) covering how to best support adolescent mental health and wellbeing after sexual abuse.
Sept
05
2022
Harmful sexual behaviour: labelling actions, not children
The language we use when talking about harmful sexual behaviour can impact professionals' perceptions and how children see themselves. This "why language matters" blog discusses how changing words can help improve outcomes.
Aug
22
2022
Digging deeper than 'did not attend': the importance of considering why a child was not brought to an appointment
The first in a series of blogs on improving safeguarding practice with words, this article looks at how recording children’s missed health care appointments as "was not brought" instead of "did not attend" can have a significant impact on the wellbeing of children.
Jul
11
2022
Podcast: sibling sexual abuse
What you need to consider when working with children and families where harmful sexual behaviour has been displayed between siblings and how you can facilitate reunification.
Jun
06
2022
Podcast: understanding denial in children displaying harmful sexual behaviour
This episode provides insight into what denial might look like and how you can help children and young people open up using trauma-informed approaches and exercises.
Feb
28
2022
Podcast: NSPCC Helpline’s Domestic Abuse Practice Advisors
Learn how the NSPCC Helpline’s new Domestic Abuse Practice Advisors support children and families experiencing domestic abuse in this NSPCC Learning podcast episode.
Jan
31
2022
Methods for assessing the mental health needs of young people who have experienced abuse and neglect
Methods for assessing the mental health needs of young people who have experienced abuse and neglect
Learn about a Queen's University Belfast study that highlights the importance of understanding and responding to the mental health needs of young people who have experienced abuse and neglect.
Jan
17
2022
Podcast: recognising and responding to child neglect
A two-part podcast series on child neglect: what it is, why it can be challenging to conduct assessments around neglect, why neglect happens and what can be done to help families when neglect takes place.
Dec
06
2021
Podcast: technology-assisted harmful sexual behaviour
Learn about the prevalence of technology-assisted harmful sexual behaviour (TA-HSB) and why it is a growing concern.
Nov
29
2021
Podcast: planning therapeutic sessions for children displaying harmful sexual behaviour
What to consider when planning therapeutic sessions for children and young people displaying harmful sexual behaviour (HSB).
Nov
22
2021