@carlalockhart such a blanket policy of publishing images of all convicted “migrant sex offenders” would undermine effective offender management. It risks vigilantism, public disorder, & exposing victims. Image release should be on a case by case, lawful, necessary & purposeful.

MCF’s Lived Experience Group (LEG) was established in 2023 to ensure survivors of technology-assisted child sexual abuse (TACSA) are at the centre of our advocacy, policy, training and practice. A recent independent evaluation explored how well MCF has supported the group, what difference it is making for members, and the extent of its influence within MCF and across the wider system. The evaluation finds the LEG is: 🔹Safe and supportive, with wellbeing and safeguarding embedded throughout 🔹Survivor-led, shaping priorities and project work in meaningful ways 🔹Already making impact, influencing practice, policy, research and wider understanding of TACSA 🎧 Hear from LEG members (YouTube): youtu.be/tVFeOdhnxio 👉 Read the Executive Summary (and access the full report): mariecollinsfoundation.org.u…

New Chapter Begins: AIM welcomes Claire Alldis as Director As Dr Carol Carson steps down after 7 years of remarkable achievements, we're thrilled to announce Claire Alldis as our new Director Read the full statement here 👇 aimproject.org.uk/news-and-e… #AIM #Safeguarding

⁦@leonardconsult⁩ speaking this morning on lessons learnt from any review into Sara Sharif’s death to be seen in practice-core beliefs of the right to use violence to control a family who all kept quiet about the abuse Sara suffered ⁦@petercardwell⁩ ⁦@TalkTV⁩

AIM Associate Marcella Leonard @leonardconsult finishes her week of keynote at safeguarding conferences in sport speaks today at @BritishGymfig conference on how we actually practice being trauma informed on a day to day basis/ making theory work in reality @SafesportInt

AIM Associate @leonardconsult hosted this training for the @CSACentre which assisted supervisors to gain greater knowledge of intrafamilial CSA and how to the assist their staff in identifying, responding, assessing and intervening in families where risk of sexual abuse exists

Failure by PSNI to refer Creswell into the public protection arrangements in 2010 meant he wasn’t flagged as a DA offender on VISOR. Yet, neither the Chief Con nor PONI have adequately explained why investigators couldn’t see his prior convictions@GWalker9 bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m000p…

Full house for todays @SocialMediaIre in #Wexford a fantastic line up of speakers and networking. If your here give me a shout would be great to connect #SocialMediaFest

Curious about how ChatGPT is shaping your teen's life? Our latest video ChatGPT Guide for Parents covers the trends, tips, and tools every parent needs to know! Watch now to stay informed! 📲👀 go.waynedenner.com/64pC1A #Parenting #ChatGPT #eSafety #OnlineSafety

Check out @waynedenner tips on how to protect your teen on SnapChat.

Looking forward to the ⁦@RelateNI⁩ conference and in particular the keynote speech from ⁦@leonardconsult⁩ - ‘if only…’ understanding coercive control

We are delighted to have @leonardconsult as our keynote speaker at #RelateNIConf24 thank you Marcella!

AIM Associate @leonardconsult delivering the key note @RelateNI conference on coercive control - highlighting how children learn from what they experience from the adults around them - early intervention and how agencies need to respond more effectively but also recognise it

Great to see how well our Journal Club events are received in providing opportunities for students and professionals to listen and engage with experts in the field.

Thank you to @NOTAevents NI Committee and @ElizabethAgnew3 for opportunity for AIM Project Dr Carol Carson to join the panel on sibling abuse and continue to enhance the knowledge of this specific form of HSB @qubschooloflaw @GarethMcGibbon @

Excellent to see AIM Associate @leonardconsult voicing her concern regarding the need for political parties in NI to work together to implement recommendations from Health and Social Care Reviews - safeguarding is everyone’s business but political reps must lead strategically

important insight for practitioners completing AIM assessments of the risk in using AI and how it translates and represents original opinion / analysis - highlights need for guidance but critically importance of quality supervision in this work @karen_martin09 @GarethMcGibbon

‘Exponential increase in cruelty’ as sextortion scams hit younger victims iwf.org.uk/news-media/news/e… #eSafety #OnlineSafety

Very powerful ⁦@BBCSpotlightNI⁩ programme by ⁦@taramillstv⁩ the impact on families and stress. Much to think about our systems of support & investments ⁦Hope the programme and families plight helps with solutions. ⁦@BASW_NI⁩ bbc.com/news/articles/c2lnd5…

Two-thirds of children interact daily online with people they don't know despite grooming fears savethechildren.net/news/two… #eSafety #OnlineSafety