Not a position any parent would want to be in, but what Donald says is hugely important. Intervention is necessary. Speaking up is an important part of that. Whole podcast available to listen to here - fearless.org/en/Campaigns/V…

'Having no young people in the prison estate is within touching distance... I cannot tell you how important this is, we will reap the rewards of this approach for decades to come.' Karyn McCluskey's latest column for The Scotsman ⬇️ #ASaferScotland scotsman.com/news/opinion/c…

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We need to take a harder look at what’s really going on with our young people. Stop trying to treat the symptoms and start treating the cause of the problem. We need to work with families not just young people, long before the videos of violence start to circulate the internet.

Have a fantastic week.🧠🌱

I was once told by a social work manager that absolutely basic safeguarding measures for a young person (uasc) weren't neccessary because "I didn't look like a trafficker" All young people deserve to be looked after- their immigration status should never reduce or undermine that

We have today published a new report showing that most of those crossing the Channel would be given asylum - and why Government plans to detain and deport refugees are inhumane, unworkable and unfair. refugeecouncil.org.uk/latest/news/ma…

Love this blog from lorraine gillies 💜 FRSA 💜 she/her

Young people with a lack of a secure neurological foundation (developmental lag) for reasons beyond their control will not always be able to follow school guidelines.

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Let me say somethng uncomfortable: Adults who continue to focus first on behaviour (when we now know so much abt biology, trauma & stress) are not demonstratng emotional literacy. Professionals hv a responsibilty to understnd ths scientific info. Tommy 🙋🏻‍♂️ Gerry🧠🌱

Media matters in our fight to end violence against women. Best practice tips: *Respect women *Name the crime *Consider carefully how you portray the perpetrator *Select images thoughtfully *Name the cause of VAW - gender inequality *Include Helplines - it can be lifesaving

100% It blows my mind that we're still having to say this.

Important and timely 🧵