The culture around exploitation is vital in ensuring the right response in terms of safeguarding victims and holding perpetrators to account. The language that we use has a direct impact on that culture. Our language directly impacts a child’s development, self-identity and self-confidence.
Do you always stop to think about the impact that your language can have?
The language that we use when talking and writing about children, young people and families who are impacted by exploitation not only affects our own safeguarding response but that of our colleagues, partners and wider community. It has the power to protect them from further abuse or to blame them, thereby failing to hold the perpetrator accountable for the harm that they’ve caused. A child is NEVER responsible for their abuse.
This interactive 3 hour CPD accredited session includes a presentation and discussion led by Karen Laing, NWG's Learning and Development Coordinator and a localised Q&A reflection activity to end the session.
Audience: This free webinar will accommodate up to 25 practitioners who work directly with children/ young people. Attendees must be able to share their learning with their team/ organisation to support practice development.
Choose your preferred session:
• Tuesday 30th January 1330-1630 (TEAMS)
• Thursday 1st February 0930-1230 (TEAMS)
• Friday 15th March 0930-1230 (TEAMS)
• Friday 15th March 1330-1630 (TEAMS)
• Monday 20th May 0930-1230 (TEAMS)
• Monday 20th May 1330-1630 (TEAMS)
If the event shows as full, please join the waitlist for the session you wish to attend. We are monitoring uptake across agencies/ job roles before confirming your place.
Visit Safeguarding Bedfordshire to request your place.