We monitored and evaluated the work of the NSPCC Helpline domestic abuse project and pulled together learning to share with professionals and communities to help them tackle domestic abuse.
We monitored and evaluated the work of the NSPCC Helpline domestic abuse project and pulled together learning to share with professionals and communities to help them tackle domestic abuse.
By using clear language when talking about child criminal exploitation, professionals working with a child can build an accurate picture of their experience and identify support that meets their needs.
Learn more about how social work professionals can use the voice of the child when undertaking their work.
By using clear language when talking about child criminal exploitation, professionals working with a child can build an accurate picture of their experience and identify support that meets their needs.
It’s essential for professionals to remain curious when children refer to people they meet online as their ‘friends'.
This 'why language matters' blog explores the term 'paedophile' and why it should be used with caution.
The term 'victim' comes with implications and assumptions that can affect the way we perceive and safeguard children, and the way children perceive themselves.
A professional focus on risk-taking behaviour can imply that the young person has a level of responsibility for abuse and exploitation – when in fact abuse is never a young person’s fault.
Exploring the implications of using the acronym 'LAC' to refer to looked after children within the care system.
Exploring the history, impact and implications for practice around the term ‘shaken baby syndrome’ and the alternatives professionals can use.
Explores the use of the terms ‘early help’ and ‘early intervention’ in England and discusses the impact of conflating the two terms on the provision of support.
Why talking about ‘equal protection from physical assault’ better reflects the need for a change in the law than calling for a ‘smacking ban’.
Discusses the problems with the term ‘older boyfriend’ and prompts professionals to recognise the links to grooming and child sexual exploitation.
