Topic: Awareness Raising

February 2, 2022 Briefings, Learning and Reflections, Minoritised voices & expertise by experience, Programme Themes

Community Awareness Raising: key issues for strategic leaders

By Dr Isabelle Brodie, Amy Hurst

Joining the Dots

Our collective knowledge of and understanding of child exploitation is still a developing field. Ideas and examples from across the sector and beyond may help bring a fresh new perspective or unlock a problem. The resources below are part of this rich conversation...

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January 8, 2022 Learning and Reflections, Minoritised voices & expertise by experience, Programme Blogs

Delivery Team Reflection – Part 1 – Children and Young People’s Voice thematic project

By Dr Isabelle Brodie

Our collective knowledge of and understanding of child exploitation is still a developing field. Ideas and examples from across the sector and beyond may help bring a fresh new perspective or unlock a problem. The resources below are part of this rich conversation...

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December 3, 2021 Research and Evidence

The terrifying abyss of insignificance: Marginalisation, mattering and violence between young people

By Luke Billingham, Keir Irwin-Rogers

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