R.I.S.E

Operation ACORNE was a large scale and complex multi-agency investigation into child sexual abuse in the Gloucestershire area. It developed over several years and encompassed a number of children and adults, from four families who were within a tightly controlled family network that included family friends. This episode looks at the subsequent findings from the review published by Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership. 
Learning themes include:
-Quality of Risk Assessment & Decision Making
-Giving too much weight to criminal prosecution over safeguarding action
-Including the children's views and experiences in decision making processes
-Quality of partnership working
-The impact of budgetary cuts
-Professional challenge & escalation
-Understanding of Harmful Sexual Behaviour & wider Child Sexual Abuse

What is R.I.S.E ?

According to the NSPCC, on average, at least one child a week is killed in the UK. Many more suffer significant harm. This podcast goes beyond the headlines and brings you the findings of the subsequent reviews that are published following these tragic events. Whether you are a professional working with children and young people or an interested member of the community, this podcast will encourage Reflection and Improvement towards Safeguarding Excellence (R.I.S.E)