by Jonny Matthew | Jun 19, 2023 | Blog, Practice, Safeguarding, Uncategorised, Youth Justice
We’ve all been in practice situations where we’ve felt exposed, at risk. Dealing with very troubled children and families means this is going to happen. It’s inevitable, sooner or later. Risky Practice… It’s not that we set out to take...
by diviadmin | Dec 9, 2017 | Policy, Practice, Safeguarding
This week the BBC reported on the latest online threat to children – live streaming. Here’s the deal… Live streaming is the ability to appear live on-screen for others to see you. This can be done on any internet enabled electronic device: phone,...
by diviadmin | Oct 16, 2017 | Practice, Safeguarding
If you work with troubled children, sooner or later they’ll tell you what’s happened to them. So why do some children struggle to give a clear story of what took place? Trauma and memory… A couple of years ago, I was first on the scene at a...
by diviadmin | Sep 10, 2017 | Practice, Reports, Safeguarding, Teens
When we think of the teenage years we probably don’t usually think of neglect. But here’s the truth of it… Being a teenager can be a confusing time of life… Changes to body and mind Added pressures of school and exams Trying to find your way...
by diviadmin | Apr 2, 2017 | Practice, Safeguarding
Following our recent mini-series on handing disclosures, reader and social worker Ben Tomlinson shared the findings of his research into the involvement of children in decision-making. Here’s what he found… Over to you, Ben: Whilst on a placement in a long-term...
by diviadmin | Oct 2, 2016 | Practice, Safeguarding
Being trusted with a disclosure is a privilege. But it’s a responsibility too. So… What should we do when a disclosure begins?… We should listen. Don’t pass it on to someone else. The child chose you. So go with it, if you possibly can!...
