Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse in England is set to become a legal requirement through the Crime and Policing Bill. This crucial new duty, recommended by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, will hold professionals who work with children accountable, with potential criminal sanctions for failing to report suspected abuse. This change aims to address the deeply concerning findings of the Inquiry, which revealed the widespread inadequate and negative responses that many children and young people have faced when disclosing abuse.
This conference is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the new mandatory reporting requirements confidently. Our expert speakers will provide practical guidance on understanding the duty, identifying early signs of abuse, and responding to disclosures in a supportive and appropriate manner. You will also gain insights into tackling online-facilitated sexual abuse and safeguarding children who are particularly vulnerable. Join us to stay informed, enhance your professional practice, and make a difference in protecting children from harm.
Who should attend?
All professionals in positions of trust and in regulated activity with children
This conference will enable you to:
- Understand and prepare for the new mandatory reporting duty and who this would apply to
- Be clear on what would need to be reported and to whom
- Identify characteristics that make children and young people more vulnerable to abuse
- Put in place processes to improve early identification of child sexual abuse
- Get an update on the proposed ‘recognised indicators’
- Improve your staff training on child sexual abuse
- Understand the increasing threat on online abuse and how you can identify those at risk
- Better able to act in the role of trusted adult to encourage disclosures
- Be better equipped to appropriately handle disclosures to ensure children feel listened to and taken seriously
- Understand when and how you are required to share information
Please note a 20% discount code for this event is available to BACCH members. To obtain your code please email us at [email protected].
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