Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Culture, Language and Safgaurding

I’m looking forward to taking part in this upcoming South Asian Heritage Month webinar with NWG.

The session will bring together independent pieces of research exploring child sexual abuse and exploitation, culture, language, safeguarding and the experiences of South Asian communities. Whilst each study approaches these issues from a different perspective, together they offer an opportunity to reflect on some of the challenges, assumptions, gaps and opportunities that continue to shape practice.

For me, this is not simply about looking back at research findings. It is about asking what they mean for safeguarding today, how services engage with communities, and how we ensure that children, families and survivors are able to access support, be heard and be understood.

These conversations are not always easy, but they are important. They require curiosity, honesty and a willingness to sit with complexity rather than look for simple answers.

I hope you can join us.