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The Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector Podcast

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  • Active Bystander Intervention - The 5 D's

    October 22, 2026 · 9 min

    In this week's episode, I explore the 5 Ds of Active Bystander Intervention, drawing on guidance from the Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Service (DAVSS), and consider what this framework can teach us about safeguarding, professional…

  • Identifying and recording domestic abuse

    October 15, 2026 · 8 min

    In this week's episode I reflect on the changes to the way domestic abuse will be identified and recorded within the criminal justice system. In this episode I discuss: The intention of the new Judicial Finding of Domestic Abuse Why…

  • Preferring to Stay in an Abusive Relationship Rather than Going to Court

    October 8, 2026 · 11 min

    In this week's episode I reflect on the recent Sky News investigation into the experiences of domestic abuse victims within the Family Court. In this episode I discuss: Why culture change must sit alongside legislative and procedural…

  • Changes to information sharing

    October 1, 2026 · 5 min

    A new information sharing duty came into force on 30th September, introduced by the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act under a new section 16LA of the Children Act 2004. In this episode I look at the new statutory guidance and what the…

  • Changes to regulated activity

    September 24, 2026 · 5 min

    The rules around regulated activity with children in England have changed and organisations working with children need to understand what that means for their safeguarding and safer recruitment arrangements. In this episode I explore what…

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  • Recognising the Risk: What We Now Know About Strangulation

    September 17, 2026 · 7 min

    Have you seen the new Impact Report from the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS), looking back at its work from 2022 to 2026? The report tells us about the growing recognition of non-fatal strangulation in domestic abuse cases…

  • New Home Office Guidance

    September 16, 2026 · 8 min

    After a long period of consultation and anticipation, the new statutory guidance for reviewing deaths following domestic abuse has been published. In this episode I explore: The move from DHRs to DARDRs, including the wider recognition…

  • Decriminalising care leavers

    September 10, 2026 · 6 min

    Children in care are still significantly more likely to enter the criminal justice system than their peers. But when we look at their experiences, are we focusing too heavily on the behaviour of the child and not enough on the system…

  • The Family Court's Contact At All Costs Culture with Natalie Page

    September 3, 2026 · 45 min

    In this week's episode I am joined by campaigner, author and family court consultant Natalie Page for a thought-provoking conversation about domestic abuse, family court proceedings and the experiences of mothers and children within the…

  • 10 years of change & improvement driven by high profile child protection tragedies

    August 27, 2026 · 17 min

    Why do some of us reach a point in our careers where we want to do something differently? For me, part of the answer lies in the decade between 2003 and 2013. In this episode, I look back at a period of enormous change in child…

  • The challenges of working with larger sibling group families

    August 20, 2026 · 13 min

    When we are working with a large sibling group, it is harder to be confident that we really understand the experience of every child within that family? In this episode, I explore some of the challenges of working with larger sibling group…

  • Recognising domestic abuse in young people

    August 13, 2026 · 7 min

    When we talk about domestic abuse, how often do we picture an adult relationship? And how often do we stop to consider that the person experiencing coercion, control, sexual violence or physical violence might be 15, 16 or 17 years old? In…

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About the show

Conscious review professionals already know reviews are about learning not blame. Whether you are involved in Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, Domestic Homicide Reviews or Safeguarding Adult Reviews, the chances are you also know there's scope for our learning and improvement work to get better. In 'The Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector Podcast' you can expect my thoughts, musings and insights on what sector led improvement can look like. Plus, I will introduce you to professionals who are taking action and can inspire us in an incredibly positive way. In this space we will reside in a place of possibility. No burnout. No decisions that 'reviews don't work'. Join me weekly for connection and motivation to create a tidal wave of positive impact. Expect honesty, openness for learning and key takeaways to implement in reviews and beyond.