A CELCIS Emerging Insights Series:
Child Protection and Domestic Abuse: What new research tells us about thinking and doing things differently
This webinar is the third in a new series of free, live, online webinars in the CELCIS Emerging Insights Series, where we will hear and share insight, evidence and perspectives about the current critical issues, risks, challenges and learning in child protection.
When: Tuesday 13 June, 09.30 - 11.00
Where: Online - Microsoft Teams
It has been estimated that more than 25% of children and young people live with an adult who has experienced domestic abuse and violence. It was a feature of 42.6% of incidents involving serious harm to children in 2020 in England and a key factor in why children came into care and / or involved with child protection systems.
Join us on Tuesday 13 June when we explore with Professor Brigid Featherstone, University of Huddersfield, and Professor Kate Morris, University of Sheffield, new work to inform and advance responses to those who are being harmed and those who harm, to help and support children and their families.
You will hear about the Rethinking Domestic abuse in child protection: responding differently (RDAC) research project underway which has brought together a team of researchers, domestic abuse specialists and experts in supporting policy and practice change. The research involves case study sites in England and Scotland, and includes speaking to families, as well as policy makers, practitioners, and practice leaders.
The project aims to offer a unique opportunity to co-produce practice frameworks that engage with family members with a focus on their parenting and caring roles, and builds on the learning from the Domestic Abuse and Child Protection Change Project which involved over 30 local authorities from across England.
Funded by a Nuffield Foundation award to better understand and enhance a national response to domestic abuse and child protection, the RDAC team includes the Universities of Sheffield, Huddersfield, Kingston and the charities Research in Practice, SafeLives and FutureMen.
The webinar will explore and discuss with Professors Morris and Featherstone what is emerging from the research and have space for questions.
Why should I attend?
This series will offer attendees the opportunity to:
- Access new thinking, research, insight and perspectives on emerging issues
- Think, learn, engage and ask question with staff and practitioners responsible for children's protection and care
- Learn about emerging issues and insight with the opportunity to pursue further reading and engagement through existing published resources.
Who should attend?
This webinar is open to everyone with a role and interest in what’s happening to better protect children and young people in Scotland, including carers, advocates, social workers, policy, teachers, health professionals and all those working to protect and support children and young people.
Source material and pre-reading
RDAC: Rethinking Domestic abuse in child protection: responding differently
- https://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/project/rethinking-domestic-abuse-in-child-protection-responding-differently
- https://www.researchinpractice.org.uk/children/content-pages/change-projects/rdac/
The Domestic Abuse and Child Protection Change Project
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Event details
When: Tues 13 June
Where: Online MS Teams
Cost: Free
Time: 09.30 - 11.00