With levels of violence involving young people increasing year on year, it is imperative that a robust understanding of the landscape be developed. However, the approach to working with young people exposed to this level of harm has yet to align with the real-time risks they experience.

Safety Planning is an essential part of safeguarding young people today and is often underused and misunderstood. An overhaul in quality, competence and confidence in this practice is necessary to safeguard more young people from the harms they face.

Throughout this session, you will:

- Develop an understanding of contextual safeguarding and why it is an imperative framework when the risk is outside of the home;

- Gain a deeper understanding of applying both a relationship-based and a trauma-informed lens to supporting victims of extra-familial harm through Safety Planning;

- Develop different tools and methodologies that can be applied to create a quality safety plan.

This two hour masterclass session will ensure the above learning objectives are met by providing the background knowledge, real-life case studies, reflection spaces, and participatory activities so that delegates not only learn but also be able to apply their newfound knowledge.

With ever-evolving methods of exploitation, as practitioners, we need to keep up to date to ensure we're ensuring the best safeguarding and child protection practice.

About SaferNow

SaferNow’s mission revolves around equipping practitioners, who work with young people exposed to harm outside of the family context, with the necessary information, tools and support. We firmly believe that the more we discover, share, and disseminate best practices, the more accessible the information becomes, leading to increased confidence and competence among practitioners in the field. By doing so, we not only empower trusted adults to support the young people in their care towards happier, healthier, and safer lives but also, in some cases, save lives. At SaferNow we are committed to making a positive and lasting impact in the lives of those we serve

This session is aimed at: Professionals, frontline workers

Dynamic Safety Planning for Complex Circumstances