Victim blaming language exacerbates the trauma experienced by survivors of abuse and hinders their access to justice and support. Serious case reviews highlight the profound negative effect of victim blaming language on victims themselves and on professional and public perceptions of victims, often leaving them in unsafe and abusive circumstances.

Join us to learn how Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Luton Safeguarding Children Partnerships are working with the NSPCC to develop a Neglect Awareness Campaign for Bedfordshire.

You will hear from 'Penelope' who shares her lived experience, alongside local practitioners, NSPCC and Childline who will highlight the importance of identifying and responding to Neglect to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families. The session will also signpost to a range of resources available to Bedfordshire based practitioners to support their work.

The NSPCC's Development and Implementation Team are hosting a free online event on 26th November during the 16 Days of Activism. The event will explore some of the ways the NSPCC is working to protect children from domestic abuse and how professionals can play their part in doing the same.

Safeguarding Bedfordshire are supporting a one-day learning event to support Luton based practitioners and our Partners to further develop their safeguarding knowledge and effective working practices, as part of Luton’s Families First Pathfinder project.