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“We have learned quite a lot from those reviews that have already been undertaken. But locally, people need to step up to the mark and do the sorts of things that have been recommended..”
Prof Alexis Jay, Chair of the Report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
“In March 2020, the Office for National Statistics estimated that 3.1 million adults in England and Wales had experienced sexual abuse before the age of 16.”
The Report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
“If there had been a mandatory law when I reported my child sexual abuse then perhaps my abuser would have been brought to justice. Possibly many other abusers would be prevented from continuing to harm children if their first incidence was reported under a mandatory law.”
Member of the Victims and Survivors Forum
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
