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Building Trust with Children & Young People: The First Hello Matters

14 September 2025 Mark Else

This article on Building Trust with Children & Young People is written from the viewpoint of a young person, this…

Trauma Child's Voice Safeguarding

Barriers to Abuse Disclosure in Schools: Why Children Don’t Tell

9 July 2025 Mark Else

Why do children withhold abuse disclosures? Explore the emotional, cultural, and systemic barriers to abuse disclosure in schools, with evidence-based…

Trauma-Informed Care Relationships Safeguarding

Restoring Trust After Safeguarding Disclosures

21 June 2025 Mark Else

Discover trauma-informed frameworks for restoring trust after safeguarding disclosures to rebuild relationships and trust after a necessary breach of confidentiality.

Trauma-Informed Care Child Abuse Child's Voice Safeguarding

Creating Safe Spaces for Children: A Trauma-Informed Guide

13 June 2025 Mark Else

Creating safe spaces for children to open up is not always easy. This article will help you discover practical, research-backed…

Trauma-Informed Care Child Abuse Safeguarding Trauma

Intra-familial Child Sexual Abuse: Developmental Impact & Support Guide

8 June 2025 Mark Else

Explore the developmental impact of Intra-familial Child Sexual Abuse (CSA). A trauma-informed guide for safeguarding practitioners, social workers, and teachers.

Child Abuse

How to Respond When a Child Discloses Abuse: Safeguarding Guide

8 May 2025 Mark Else

A calm, evidence-based guide on how to respond when a child discloses abuse. Practical advice on listening, what not to…

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3 House Assessment Tool for Social Work (Free PDF)

31 October 2024 Mark Else

Download the free 3 House Assessment Tool template. A child-centred resource to explore worries, strengths, and dreams in direct social…

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What is Contextual Safeguarding? Extra-Familial Harm Guide

14 October 2024 Mark Else

Learn what is contextual safeguarding, how it differs from traditional child protection, and practical ways to assess extra-familial harm in…

Child's Voice Direct Work

14 Direct Work Resources for Social Workers & Professionals

12 October 2024 Mark Else

Discover essential direct work resources for social workers and child protection professionals. Access practical frameworks to capture the voice of…

Safeguarding CPD

How to Write a Social Care Referral: A Step-by-Step Safeguarding Guide

29 September 2024 Mark Else

Learn how to write a social care referral effectively. Discover step-by-step guidance on safeguarding evidence, threshold of need, and the…

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