WEBINAR 1: Developing and adapting safeguarding policies, from principles to practice
We are pleased to welcome you to register for our upcoming training series which is designed to support Barnahus to put child safeguarding guidance into practice, drawing on the Child Safeguarding in Barnahus – Guidance.
Child safeguarding requires not only responding to abuse. It also requires recognising that unintentional harm can occur in services which are meant to help. Proactively identifying and addressing those risks strengthens quality, and ultimately the safety and well-being of the children served. It also ensures that staff and other representatives are protected. This aspect of good governance is also critical in maintaining the reputation and credibility of Barnahus, both individually and as a concept.
The Barnahus Quality Standards promote that each Barnahus has a robust safeguarding framework in place which is designed to protect children from further harm, both within the Barnahus itself and through the system it operates in. As Barnahus is increasingly recognised as a promising approach to responding to child victims of violence, each location has a responsibility to model best practices in child safeguarding.
WEBINAR 1: Developing and adapting safeguarding policies, from principles to practice
Drawing on the Child Safeguarding in Barnahus – Guidance, this interactive webinar will support participants in strengthening safeguarding systems through the development, review, and adaptation of safeguarding policies. The session will explore the essential components of an effective safeguarding policy, highlight examples of good practice from Barnahus, and provide practical guidance on tailoring policies to different organisational and national contexts.
Through discussion, reflection, and peer learning, participants will examine roles and responsibilities for safeguarding implementation, identify common challenges, and explore practical steps for creating, updating, or strengthening safeguarding policies within their own organisations.
Learning Objectives
Understand the core elements of a comprehensive safeguarding policy.
Explore examples of effective safeguarding from the Barnahus Guidance.
Clarify key safeguarding roles and responsibilities within organisations.
Learn how to adapt policy templates to different operational and cultural contexts.
Identify practical steps for developing, reviewing, or updating safeguarding policies.
Share experiences and lessons learned with peers to strengthen safeguarding implementation.
Who should join: Barnahus managers, safeguarding focal points, practitioners, and anyone responsible for developing or implementing safeguarding policies and procedures.
Cost: Free for members and associate members of the Barnahus Network. 25 EUR per person per webinar for non-members.
Language: English. Would you like to use auto-translated auto-generated subtitles? Let us know, so we can ensure the feature is available.
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