Domestic Abuse Animations Launch

Please see below links to animations which have been produced to raise awareness of domestic abuse and signpost to areas of local help and support.

The characters depicted in the animations are voiced by local people from Blackburn with Darwen who felt strongly about sharing their experiences to urge others in a similar situation to access the help that is available locally.

If you want to talk to someone about any of the issues raised in the films there are services in Blackburn with Darwen that will help you with any issue related to domestic abuse and domestic violence.

Contact Changing Lives on (01254) 311181 or at changing-lives.org.uk or Wish Centre on (01254) 260465 or at bddwa.org.uk

If you want to speak to somebody from the drug and alcohol support service call (01254) 495014 or search for ‘Blackburn’ at www.changegrowlive.org

https://youtu.be/_MlDeVoTChI – #startwellanimation

https://youtu.be/6X33I1c4Im4 – #livewellanimation

https://youtu.be/OoG1NEUSNiU – #agewellanimation

DoLS Standard Authorisation – Your Rights

To view the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Standard Authorisation – your rights leaflet, please click on the link below.

dols-standard-authorisation-your-rights-leaflet-2016

LSCB Annual Report and Business Plan

To view the Local Safeguarding Children Board Annual Report for 2015-16 and Business Plan for 2016-17, please click on the link below:

lscb-annual-report-2015-16-and-business-plan-2016-17

Safeguarding Snapshot: CSE

Please see below the latest Safeguarding Snapshot, which focuses on Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). This covers why it matters to be aware of the sings of CSE, information on grooming, and what to do if you identify a child or young person may be a victim of CSE. To view the snapshot, please click on the link below:

cse-safeguarding-snapshot

Please also find below some posters that can be printed and displayed.

cse-posters-young-people cse-posters

Safeguarding Snapshot Update: FGM

Please find below the latest Safeguarding Snapshot which highlights the possible prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) within Blackburn with Darwen. Click on the link to view:

fgm-update

Safeguarding Snapshot: Private Fostering

Please see below the latest Safeguarding Snapshot, which focuses on Private Fostering. This includes information such as: what it is, why it matters and what to do if you are aware there is a child or young person in, or about to be placed in, a private fostering arrangement. To view the snapshot, please click on the link below:

private-fostering-snapshot

Safeguarding Snapshot – Domestic Abuse

To view the latest Safeguarding Snapshot on the subject of Domestic Abuse, please click on the link below:

Snapshot- Domestic Abuse

Prevent Tragedies – Left Behind

Prevent Tragedies is a website which was created because of the increasing concern about the worrying numbers of young people who are putting themselves at risk by travelling to Syria and other conflict zones and to help the numbers of families that have been torn apart by fear when their loved ones travel. The website has contributions from women from communities, charities, public sector organisations and Government departments.

The website has recently launched a short film on the topic of ‘Left Behind’, which describes the devastation caused to families whose loved ones have travelled or attempted to travel to a conflict zone abroad. Left Behind focuses on the accounts of four police Prevent contact officers who have supported families from across the country and witnessed first hand the anguish they go through as a consequence of a family member’s actions.

To view the video, and for more information, please click on the link below:

http://www.preventtragedies.co.uk/left-behind/

Statutory Multi-Agency Guidelines on FGM

The new 2016 statutory multi-agency guidelines on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) are now available. Click on the link below to view:

Multi_Agency_Statutory_Guidance_on_FGM April 2016

Mental Capacity Act E-book Resource

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 is an important piece of legislation to empower individuals to make decisions wherever possible and protects individuals who  lack capacity, by providing  a framework that places individuals at the centre of decision making. The learning resource has been developed by the pan Lancashire MCA practice group, a multiagency group with health and social care colleagues from commissioning and provider organisations.

To view the Mental Capacity Act E-book resource, please click on the link below:

Mental Capacity Act E-book Resource

The video link below will take you to a learning resource to support and develop increased understanding of the MCA. The resource comprises of the video illustrates the key elements of the MCA 2005, with a number of scenarios giving practical demonstrations of what this means, using professional actors.  The e-book will provide additional information and links to helpful resources. Please click on the link to view the video:

Mental Capacity Act – Video