A 1-day Conference hosted by South Gloucestershire Council, in partnership with NWG and Research in Practice.
Overview of speakers:
* Welcome: Sonya Miller, Head of Service Integrated Children’s Service & 0-25 Service, South Gloucestershire Council
* Redesigning our approach to safeguarding adolescents from exploitation: Dez Holmes, Director, Research in Practice
* Focus on transitions – the national picture: Steve Baguley, NWG
* Exploiter and Exploited within County Lines: Tony Saggers, Strategy, Intelligence and Investigations Expert
* Exploring a public health approach to gangs and youth violence: Nicky Hill, Youth Violence & Exploitation Specialist; Interim CEO StreetDoctors
* Understanding Online Exploitation: Victoria Green, Marie Collins Foundation
* Sharing regional practice:
- Lesley O’Hagan, Bristol City Council: Exploitation and education
- DS Dave Catt, Avon & Somerset Police Topaz team - Identification and disruption
- Sharon Wareham, BASE – Supporting boys and young men
* PLUS sessions on: Q&A Panel session; Identifying local and regional priorities; Chair’s Reflections