In this episode we hear from Alison Jenkinson and Tim McDonald from Avon and Somerset Police’s Lighthouse Safeguarding Unit. Every year, this dedicated unit tackles over 100,000 critical tasks, standing at the forefront of safeguarding children and vulnerable individuals. Their work is nothing short of vital—liaising across multi-agency partners to address the complex and evolving […]
Young people in Somerset spoke up—and we listened. The Highlight Youth Hubs are back with fresh venues and updated times, ready to make a difference where it matters most. The Highlight Youth Hubs are part of a wider initiative tackling concerns around anti-social behaviour and violence in Somerset town centres. But they’re more than just
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In this episode we hear from Lauren and Georgie from Fearless (part of Crimestoppers). Recently the SSCP were asked a powerful question: “If a Young Person has a concern about exploitation or any type of crime, how can they report it?” It’s a vital issue—especially when many of the reporting routes we often discuss are
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Parents, children, professionals and the wider public are invited to have their say and help shape the future of children and family services in the county. Somerset Council has launched a public consultation to gain insights into what’s working well, and what changes and improvements are needed to support families to stay together and thrive,
Transforming support for Somerset’s children and families – have your say! Read More »
Unique Voice would like to invite you to join them during National Hate Crime Awareness Week for their FREE online CPD: Creativity in Practice – Let’s tackle Hate Crime Together – Equipping professionals with creative tools to tackle Hate Crime with young people. This free event, delivered by Unique Voice in partnership with Crimestoppers and funded by LiveWest
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A single stab wound can kill. But too many people believe there’s such a thing as a safe place to stab. StreetDoctors new film exposes a deadly myth at the heart of knife crime with The Fatal Question. In this three-minute film, London teenagers interact with a life-sized body sculpture — guessing where they think
We’re kicking things off with an insightful conversation featuring Tracey Sweetland, Sport Welfare Officer at Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) and a member of the Sport Welfare Officer Network. In this episode, Tracey shares vital insights into the importance of safeguarding children in sport and physical activity, and how organisations can be supported to
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This week organisations across the country are coming together to support parents and carers during ICON Week 2025 (22–26 September). This national campaign shares the important message: “Babies cry, you can cope!” Crying is a normal part of every baby’s development. For many parents, it can feel overwhelming – especially when combined with the pressures
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SSCP is pleased to promote upcoming FREE Active Bystander Behaviour Training, this is a great opportunity for anyone involved in sport to learn what to do when faced with bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Hosted and delivered by Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (SASP) in collaboration with NWG, this Bystander Behaviour Training equips coaches, volunteers, parents,
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Babies cry—you can cope. ICON Week is here to help. From 22–26 September 2025, Somerset SCP joins the national ICON campaign to raise awareness about infant crying and support parents and carers in coping safely. What is ICON? ICON is a national programme designed to prevent abusive head trauma in babies. It provides simple, memorable
