Street Safe 24 June 2011 BASW Child Sexual Abuse Conference

1. Street Safe 24 June 2011 BASW Child Sexual Abuse Conference

2. Introduction • Context of service • Focus on the experience of young person • Professional engagement • The future and challenges ahead Street Safe – June 2011

3. Street Safe • The Children’s Society in Lancashire • Established in 2003 – changed focus in 2007 • Strong partnership focus • Take account of Lancashire’s geography Street Safe– June 2011

4. Context • Service developed from Lancashire Young Runaways Project • Recognised nationally for its practice • Lancashire’s six police divisions: Breakthrough, Cherish, Deter, Freedom • 2010/11: 575 new cases (25% frequent missing from home) Street Safe– June 2011

5. Definitions • Statutory guidance • A young person’s view Street Safe– June 2011

6. Young person’s experience (1) • Rebecca – aged 15 • Seeking part-time work • Relationship with parents • Befriended by owner • Access to drugs Street Safe – June 2011

7. Young person’s experience (2) • Romeo & Juliet • ‘Good’ drugs • The rule of optimism • ‘Nobody tells me anything’ • Help of others • Outcome Street Safe – June 2011

8. Service Model Awareness-raising and training for professionals, parents/carers and general public Schools and groupwork 1-1 customised direct support Street Safe– June 2011

9. Intensive Support Worker • The role is as follows: • Engage and agree to undertake direct work. • Undertake direct 1:1 work. This work will be developed following a comprehensive assessment. • Signpost and support young people to relevant services. • Act as advocate ensuring views are shared, listened to and acted upon. • Work with other colleagues to plan appropriate interventions, being mindful of the views of the young person they are working with. • Support police investigations where appropriate. • Offer advice and guidance to colleagues. Street Safe– June 2011

10. Statistics • In 2010/11: • 575 new cases • 25% frequently missing from home • 90% lived with own family • 254 offenders being investigated • 116 arrests and 90 sentenced • 80% white British; 16% BME Street Safe– June 2011

11. Ethos and Values • Honesty • Holistic approach • Independence • Persistence Street Safe– June 2011

12. Challenges and Opportunities • Collaborative working • Lancashire Again Crime Partnership – Comic Relief and Children in Need • Develop work with boys and young men • Personalities matter Street Safe– June 2011

13. Discussion points • Attitudinal change • Diversity of experiences of young people • Continued evidence of risk • Links to running away and other issues • Lack of contact between young people and agencies Street Safe– June 2011

14. The future • DfE developing an action plan over the summer. • The Office for Children’s Commissioner are setting up a 2 year inquiry on CSE (Sept). • CEOP thematic assessment on CSE in June. • CEOP have announced a number of activities they are going to do now on runaway and missing children. Street Safe– June 2011

15. In summary • Thank you for listening • Questions • Email: rob.jackson@childrenssociety.org.uk Street Safe– June 2011