33 episodes
Contextual Safeguarding Contextual Safeguarding
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- Society & Culture
How do you use the tools on the Contextual Safeguarding network? How is Contextual Safeguarding supported by national policy? How has the approach been used to support young people? In this podcast members of the Contextual Safeguarding team the University of Bedfordshire talk with practitioners and policymakers who are turning this idea into a practical reality. They share successes, reflect on challenges, and identify the next steps on the road to creating child protection systems that can keep young people safe beyond their homes.
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Safety mapping with girls* in Germany
Mascha Breuer from The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Germany explains how she did a safety mapping activity to talk about safety in the community with a group of refugee girls*. This was part of the Contextual Safeguarding Across Borders project. *girls* with an asterisk is used by the IRC to denote a diverse and LGBTQ+ inclusive definition of gender
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Building on friendships to create safety
Professionals from East Sussex County Council share an example of how relationship-based approaches can be used when working with a peer group at risk of criminal exploitation.
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Contextual Safeguarding in the Voluntary Sector: Using participatory methods
In this podcast Abi Billinghurst (Abianda) discusses participatory methods, and it's importance for Contextual Safeguarding in the voluntary sector.
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Episode 4: Contextual Safeguarding and Young People - Neighbourhoods
In this final episode of a four part series, you will hear young people sharing their reflections on safety in their local areas and exploring the idea of community guardianship.
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Episode 3: Contextual Safeguarding and Young People - Friendships and Peer Groups
In this third episode, we hear from young people across the Scale Up sites taking about their friendships and peer groups and what role they play in staying safe.
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Episode 2: Contextual Safeguarding and Young People - Social Workers
In this episode, you will hear from young people talking about the role of social workers and whether they think they can keep young people safe from harm outside of home.