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The changes and challenges faced by University students during the COVID-19 pandemic – Dulcie Faure-Walker There are 137 universities in the UK and approximately 2 million students studying at higher education institutions. Each institution will have had to adapt quickly…

How working with abuse can affect us – Willie Manson Most professionals who work with children or adults in the field of welfare and protection are resilient.  Yet we are all human. Working with people affected by sexual abuse, whether…

Working together to fill the knowledge gaps on child sexual abuse – Dr Sophie Laws This blog was first published in March at www.csacentre.org.uk. In January, the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre) hosted a workshop for…

Using trauma-informed assessments for children and teenagers at risk of sexual exploitation – Dr Carmen Chan Over recent years, there has been an increasing awareness of the impact of early adversity in childhood.  Despite some criticisms (e.g. not taking young…

Working with Children who have engaged in Problematic SexualBehaviour and their Parents/Carers I find myself writing this article at a strange time. Firstly, we are in the middle of a global pandemic, which is strange enough in itself. The wider…

Working with Children who have engaged in Problematic SexualBehaviour and their Parents/Carers From Stephen Barry, Clinical Lead / Clinical Team Manager, AWP Be Safe Service and Donna O’Reilly, Therapeutic Practitioner Be Safe Service / Social Worker, Bristol City Council See…