The Diversity Forum is aimed at professionals and others who work or have a vested interest in safeguarding Children and families from all marginalised communities.

Learning outcomes and objectives:

• Provide opportunities for practitioners to discuss and debate issues relating to the sensitive nature of Child Exploitation, to network, share good practice, discuss challenges and seek solutions with an Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion focus.
• Provide opportunities for Guest speakers to share effective practice and new developments.
• Provide a safe space for discussions take place in a secure and confidential environment.
• Develop and share good practice in combating child exploitation through the lens of Equality & Diversity and inclusion.
• To work in partnership with members and organisations to eliminate systemic inequalities in safeguarding CYP from marginalised/minority communities; Including but not exclusively those that identify as Black, Asian and other minorities, LGBTQ+ and SEND.
• Help both organisations/members to be innovative and to find new ways to reach and support young people at risk or harm from CE
• Be part of efforts to amplify the voices of young people and families and communities impacted by CE.

We are pleased to announce the Abianda will be presenting at our next Diversity Forum.

Abianda is a specialist charity working alongside young women and girls affected by criminal exploitation and violence. Through direct practice, lived experience leadership and systems change work, we support services across the UK to better recognise and respond to the realities young women face.

We’re excited to be joining the NWG Diversity Forum and partnering with NWG to explore how gender, equity, lived experience and participation can strengthen safeguarding responses. We look forward to sharing insights from our work and connecting with practitioners committed to tackling exploitation and systemic inequalities across diverse communities. 

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