Safeguarding Week 2026
Safeguarding Week events - Tuesday 16 June
- Hull & East Riding Multi Agency Risk Management briefing
- Advocacy involvement in safeguarding enquires
- Op Soteria - Delivering change in rape and sexual offence investigations
- Introduction of the ED Navigator Service in Humberside
- Impact of Domestic Abuse on Children and Young People
- Working with Dads
- Let’s Explore EAFC26
- Talking to Young People about Drugs
- Pets and Domestic Abuse Presentation
- Family Group Decision Making
Hull & East Riding Multi Agency Risk Management briefing
Hosted by Hull City Council and ERSAB. Overview of the Hull and East Riding Multi Agency Risk Management (MARM) process for supporting adults at significant risk of harm.
Times: 9.30am to 10.30am.
Target audience: Professionals.
Advocacy involvement in safeguarding enquires
Hosted by Cloverleaf Advocacy. To provide an overview of advocacy involvement/duty to refer where people meet eligibility criteria under the Care Act for an advocate to support through S42 safeguarding enquiries.
Times: 10.00am to 11.00am.
Target audience: Professionals, North Yorkshire only.
Op Soteria - Delivering change in rape and sexual offence investigations
Hosted by North Yorkshire Police, this session provides an overview of Op Soteria, which is the national change program aimed at transforming how Police investigate and respond to Rape and Serious Sexual Offences.
Times: 10.00am to 11.00am.
Target audience: Professionals.
Introduction of the ED Navigator Service in Humberside
Hosted by Humber Health Partnership, this session gives an overview of the of the Emergency Department (ED) Navigator Service in Humberside. This service is aimed to provide support to young people who attend ED as a result of violent related injuries.
Times: 11.00am to midday.
Target audience: Professionals.
Impact of Domestic Abuse on Children and Young People
Hosted by IDAS Children and Family Team, this session explores how domestic abuse affects children and young people, including its impact on their emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and development. It highlights key signs to look out for, such as changes in behaviour, withdrawal, and outlines how to respond appropriately.
Times: 11.30am to 12.30pm.
Target audience: All.
Working with Dads
Hosted by City of York Safeguarding Children Partnership. Participants will be encouraged to consider how we work in partnership with dads to achieve positive outcomes for their children.
The session will share experiences of dad’s working with professionals in the safeguarding arena and help us think about positive and practical ways to better include them in all aspects of our work.
Times: 11.30am to 12.30pm.
Target audience: Professionals.
Let’s Explore EAFC26
Hosted by ygam.org, this series takes a deep dive into specific games in detail, designed to look at the key features of the game, appeal to young people, in-game spending and how to utilise the parental settings within some of the most popular games.
Times: 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
Target audience: All.
Talking to Young People about Drugs
Hosted by North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children’s Partnership. How many children and young people take drugs? What drugs do they use? What risks are they taking? And how do you talk to them at home, school, or wherever they seek support?
We seek to answer these questions and explore what helps (and what doesn’t) in this 2-hour course for parents and professionals.
Times: 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
Target audience: All.
Pets and Domestic Abuse Presentation
Hosted by Dogs Trust, this session will explore how fostering dogs and cats plays a vital role in supporting people fleeing domestic abuse, removing a significant barrier to safety and recovery.
Perfect for safeguarding, housing, and frontline professionals, the webinar offers practical insight, real-world impact, and opportunities for partnership working. Learn how this unique service helps protect both people and their pets when it matters most.
Times: 1.30pm to 2.30pm.
Target audience: All.
Family Group Decision Making
Hosted by City of York Safeguarding Children Partnership. An overview of Family Group Decision Making and what it means for our work with children and families in York.
Participants will understand what Family Group Decision Making is and how it fits with the national and local context and hear how everyone can play a part in supporting this approach in our work with children and families.
Times: 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Target audience: Professionals, York only.