Future Voices Podcast

Future Voices

The Future Voices Podcast explores the essential theme of collaboration in safeguarding children and young people. This series, Working Together, delves into the vital contributions of professionals, organisations, and individuals in addressing risks and harms outside the family home. Each episode is a deep dive into the perspectives and expertise of guests who share their insights on building effective partnerships, nurturing potential, and creating environments where children, families, and practitioners can thrive. From social care and policing to lived experience and voluntary organisation

  1. 02/20/2025 ·  Bonus

    BONUS Episode: Kalvin - OP3

    BONUS Episode: Kalvin - OP3Self-care is a cornerstone of effective safeguarding, and in this bonus episode, Kalvin shares the importance of physical and mental wellbeing for practitioners. We talk about the parallels between personal growth and the challenges of creating sustainable change for children and families. Kalvin offers practical strategies for setting goals, building routines, and maintaining balance, reminding us of the perseverance needed for long-term success—both personally and professionally.

    52 min

  2. 02/13/2025

    Episode 6: Lisa - Second Line of Defence Part 2

    Safeguarding is a shared responsibility, and Lisa’s vision for community safeguarding highlights the power of collective action. In this episode, we discuss how towns and cities can create partnerships of mutual accountability and equity across services. Lisa emphasises the importance of representation, collaboration, and balancing professional roles with personal opinions to ensure safe, inclusive environments for children and families.

    28 min

  3. 02/13/2025

    Episode 6: Lisa - Second Line of Defence Part 1

    Safeguarding is a shared responsibility, and Lisa’s vision for community safeguarding highlights the power of collective action. In this episode, we discuss how towns and cities can create partnerships of mutual accountability and equity across services. Lisa emphasises the importance of representation, collaboration, and balancing professional roles with personal opinions to ensure safe, inclusive environments for children and families.

    30 min

  4. 02/06/2025

    Episode 5: Andrew - Child Protection Law Part 2

    Child protection law has never been more complex. In this episode, Andrew unpacks the pressures young people face today, from the challenges of online harm to the evolving presence of gangs and organised crime. We explore critical legal concepts like deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS), care planning, and the lessons from child sexual exploitation (CSE) that need to be employed for child criminal exploitation (CCE), as we are not there yet. This episode offers practical insights into navigating legal frameworks while addressing new and emerging risks.

    47 min

  5. 02/06/2025

    Episode 5: Andrew - Child Protection Law Part 1

    Child protection law has never been more complex. In this episode, Andrew unpacks the pressures young people face today, from the challenges of online harm to the evolving presence of gangs and organised crime. We explore critical legal concepts like deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS), care planning, and the lessons from child sexual exploitation (CSE) that need to be employed for child criminal exploitation (CCE), as we are not there yet. This episode offers practical insights into navigating legal frameworks while addressing new and emerging risks.

    41 min

  6. 01/30/2025

    Episode 4: Al - Lived Experience

    Al, a Junior Associate with Future Voices, shares his powerful lived experience of exploitation through county lines. In this episode, he reflects on the potential we all have—both positive and negative—and how meaningful opportunities can give children a sense of belonging, purpose, and hope. Al shares his vision for change and how he is starting his journey to create impact with Future Voices, focusing on building relationships, persistence, and opportunities that steer children toward a good life.

    39 min

  7. 01/30/2025

    Episode 4: Al - Lived Experience Part 1

    Al, a Junior Associate with Future Voices, shares his powerful lived experience of exploitation through county lines. In this episode, he reflects on the potential we all have—both positive and negative—and how meaningful opportunities can give children a sense of belonging, purpose, and hope. Al shares his vision for change and how he is starting his journey to create impact with Future Voices, focusing on building relationships, persistence, and opportunities that steer children toward a good life.

    30 min

  8. 01/23/2025

    Episode 3: Gareth - Policing part 2

    Policing plays a unique role in safeguarding, and in this episode, Gareth talks about driving cultural change within policing to work collaboratively in real time. We discuss complex issues like county lines, safeguarding approaches, and balancing the roles of protection and law enforcement. Gareth shares insights into respectful collaboration, managing conflicting priorities, and building a safeguarding agenda that protects children, victims, and the wider community.

    28 min
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The Future Voices Podcast explores the essential theme of collaboration in safeguarding children and young people. This series, Working Together, delves into the vital contributions of professionals, organisations, and individuals in addressing risks and harms outside the family home. Each episode is a deep dive into the perspectives and expertise of guests who share their insights on building effective partnerships, nurturing potential, and creating environments where children, families, and practitioners can thrive. From social care and policing to lived experience and voluntary organisation

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  • Creator
    Future Voices
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Future Voices
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