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Issue 50 - November 2024

Welcome to the November edition of the Protecting People Angus Workforce Learning and Development Newsletter.

This month, will see the beginning of the 16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence. Violence against women partners have arranged a variety of informative and exciting events and learning sessions to mark the 16 days. All 16 Days events are advertised below and a special edition of the newsletter was previously issued.

I’d also like to highlight that Angus were notified by the Care Inspectorate on 30 September 2024 that our services for children at risk of harm will be inspected over the next few months. A number of 1 hour staff information sessions are being held (details below) should you feel like you require more information around what to expect during the inspection process, these sessions are for you!

Finally, as always, if you have a training need relating to protecting people that you feel is unmet, please get in touch with the Protecting People Team to discuss.

Best wishes

Emma Falconer, Development Officer - Protecting People

Please sign up using the following links.

Angus Child Protection Inspection
So, we’ve been notified of an inspection.... what does that mean?

Monday 4 November 2024 4pm – 5pm
Wednesday 6 November 2024 9.15am – 10.15am
Monday 18 November 2024 12.30pm – 1.30pm
All sessions take place via MS Teams

As you may be aware Angus has now been notified of their multi-agency Child Protection Inspection, which will progress over the following months. The inspection will focus on children and young people’s experiences and outcomes, by looking at the services provided for them by health visitors, school nurses, teachers, doctors, social workers, police officers and lots of other people who work with them and their families.

During this session you will gain an understanding of the:
Inspection overview and timetable.
What is your role and how does this link to the inspection aims?
Who are your strategic leads for inspection?

Flyer and Further Information

HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS RAISING  Tuesday 19 November 2024 10.30am – 1pm Angus House, Forfar This session will be delivered by Audrey Hand, Trafficking Awareness Raising Alliance (TARA) and Kate Philip from the National Human Trafficking Unit (NHTU), Police Scotland.

The session will cover: Indicators of human trafficking and sexual exploitation Type of human trafficking Financial impact and gain to the traffickers Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 How to report human trafficking These sessions are suitable for all of Angus multi-agency staff who will be supporting individuals or encounter the public within their role. Flyer and Further Information

NSPCC's Development and Implementation Team are hosting a free online event on Tuesday 26 November 2024 during the 16 Days of Activism. The event will explore some of the ways the NSPCC is working to protect children from domestic abuse and how professionals can play their part in doing the same.

The event will feature:
• A Welcome from Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner
• What NSPCC are doing to protect children from Domestic Abuse: NSPCC Policy Team
• How DART fits and compliments local services :Amy Patterson from DASU
• Introduction to Domestic Abuse Recovering Together programme (DART)
• Supporting healthy relationships with young people: Niamh Kennedy, Talk Relationships

Click here to reserve your FREE space

Together we can make a difference and ensure children’s voices are heard.

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Domestic Abuse - Risk Assessment and Safety Planning Awareness Raising Sessions Tuesday 12 November 2024 9.30am – 12.30pm, Bruce House, Arbroath SOLD OUT Thursday 28 November 2024 1.30pm – 4.30pm, Bruce House, Arbroath Thursday 12 December 2024 1.30pm – 4.30pm, Angus House, Forfar SOLD OUT

These learning sessions aim to raise awareness of Domestic Abuse, the MARAC model and risk assessment and safety planning in high-risk domestic abuse situations. These sessions are aimed at all staff who provide support to people in Angus. These sessions will be presented by Angus Women's Aid and Police Scotland MARAC Coordinator. Flyer and Further Information

Good Practice in Domestic Abuse and Safe & Together Principles
Multi-Agency Learning Events on MS Teams

Wednesday 11 December 2024 1.30pm - 3pm SOLD OUT

Event hosts - Angus Safe and Together Champions.

Learning outcomes:
• To understand how Good Practice in Domestic Abuse applies in Angus services
• To learn about the principles of Safe and Together

This multi-agency learning session will be ideal for any worker in Angus who may come into contact with survivors in the course of their work.

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If you would be interested in attending this session in the future then please email protectingpeopleangus@gov.uk to note your interest.

Roles and Responsibilities and Interagency Working in the Protection of Adults

Friday 8 November 2024

Sessions take place from 9.30am - 11.30am at Angus House, Forfar

Tuesday 28 January 2025
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Thursday 3 April 2025
Monday 12 May 2025
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Friday 5 September 2025
Monday 10 November 2025

Sessions take place from 9.30am - 12 noon at Angus House, Forfar

Flyer, Booking Details and Further Information 2024

Flyer, Booking Details and Further Information 2025

Places are limited to 20 per course so book early to avoid disappointment.

Information Sharing and Communication Within and Across Agencies to Protect Adults and Assessing Risk

Friday 17 January 2025
Friday 11 July 2025
Monday 8 December 2025

Sessions take place from 9.30am – 3.30pm at Angus House, Forfar

Flyer, Booking Details and Further Information 2025

Lunchtime Learning Sessions

November 2024 12.30pm – 1pm

Join these bite-sized learning sessions to find out how services and projects in Angus are helping young people into and through services, facilitating smoother transitions.

Wednesday 6 November 2024 - 16+ Team

Thursday 14 November 2024 - Planet Youth

Tuesday 19 November 2024 - Alcohol & Drug Services

Wednesday 27 November 2024 - Youth Work Team Vibrant Communities

Book a place using this link to Eventbrite or email AngusADP@angus.gov.uk  

For more information: Call or text Maureen on 07469918428.

Flyer and Further Information

Overdose Awareness & Naloxone Training

Monday 11 November 2024 2.30pm – 4pm
Kirrie Connections, Kirriemuir

Wednesday 4 December 2024 2.30pm – 4pm
Community Spirit, Arbroath

Increase your awareness of overdose and naloxone at one of the informal sessions.
All sessions are open to staff, family members and volunteers.
Naloxone kits can be supplied following completion of the training.

Flyer, Booking Details and Further Information

Families Inclusive Practice

Friday 29 November 2024 10am – 3pm
Bruce House, Arbroath

This training course defines and highlights the benefits of family inclusive practice and aims to help workers identify ways in which the practice can be enhanced in the working environment.

The session is stand alone and open to staff working within the Angus area only.

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Angus Psychostimulant Information Session

Monday 2 December 2024 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Angus Carers Centre, Arbroath

Do you want to know more about Psychostimulants, in particular the impact of cocaine use with alcohol and other substances?

The session is suitable for anyone using substances, family members, professionals and anyone who would like to know more about the impact of psychostimulant use.

Book a place: Angus Council Staff - Book Via ResourceLink

Eventbrite: Eventbrite

or Email: AngusADP@Angus.gov.uk

More information: Call or text 07469918428

Flyer and Further Information

Breaking Free Online Training

Tuesday 3 December 2024 1pm – 3pm via MS Teams

Click here to access an overview and further details of the Breaking Free Online Programme

How to book: Eventbrite: Breaking Free Online Training

Email: AngusADP@angus.gov.uk

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Angus ADP Online Cannabis Awareness
Thursday 5 December 2024 9.15am – 1.30pm
via MS Teams

This interactive online training aims to increase awareness, knowledge and provides an opportunity
to explore current and emerging trends with psychostimulants. Harm reduction and support strategies will be explored.

Flyer, Booking Details and Further Information

Angus ADP Online Multiple Risk
Wednesday 22 January 2025 9.15am – 1.30pm
via MS Teams

This online training aims to increase awareness, knowledge of multiple risk and young people.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore multiple risk and what that means in practice when working with young people.

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Please share widely across practitioners and managers who may come into contact with adults or children at risk; and those involved in policy and practice development or oversight for ASP and/or CP. Earlier this year, the report 'Understanding age in Child Protection guidance and Adult Support and Protection Legislation' was published by Iriss, accessible here. This report explores working with 16 and 17 year olds who might be eligible for support through Adult Support and Protection (ASP) legislation and Child Protection (CP) guidance; and discusses the tensions and challenges around supporting this age group. A Guidance and Legislation table is provided as a practical tool for social workers of all levels, and other professionals working with 16 and 17 year olds, to view the policy and guidance options available to them. We want to understand how professionals are using this report in their work; if or how it has supported decision making; or if it has increased understanding of supporting 16 and 17 year olds via ASP or CP measures. You can share your thoughts with us via our online survey: https://form.jotform.com/242762492182056 You can also share your thoughts with us at an online drop in session on: Friday 8 November 2024 10am – 11am or  Thursday 21 November 2024 11am – 12 noon. You can sign up to receive the meeting link here: https://forms.office.com/e/TfyphgsFGx Discussion will be facilitated to allow you to share your experiences in using the resource; how it has been helpful; how it might be improved; and any other thoughts you have about this resource. Your feedback -  via the survey and/or within a session – will be used to inform any future work warranted to either the resource(s) or guidance in this area of practice.

We are running a new project aimed at economically inactive people to address barriers they face in being active in employment/volunteering or further education/training. The criteria is: • Age 25 and above • Not in employment or actively seeking employment • Reside in Angus • Commitment to attend for 6 weeks of the program The groups will run on Monday mornings and lunch will be included.. Week 1 – Introduction Week 2 – Unhelpful Thoughts Week 3 – Stress & Dealing with Pressure Week 4 – Resilience Week 5 – Emotions & Communication Week 6 – Wind-up and Reflection If you have people in mind that would benefit from the program please ask them to complete an application form which can be found here: https://forms.gle/7LbHuwAmDxS7Wgek6 If you or your potential participants have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Kelly Bates MAAT Email: kelly@new-solutions.co.uk  www.new-solutions.co.uk

The 16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence campaign starts on 25 November 2024, which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and concludes on 10 December 2024, which is International Human Rights Day. The national theme for this years’ 16 days of action is ‘Imagine a World Without Violence Against Women and Girls’. A programme of events will be organised by local gender based violence services, which will include learning session, discussions and  film screenings. To close the 16 days we will again be holding a candlelit vigil for women who have sadly lost their lives to gender based violence this year. The vigil will be held in Arbroath on 9 December 2024.  If you or your service wish to get involved we would welcome your input, please contact us at protectingpeopleangus@angus.gov.uk.

Banaz: A Love Story - Film Screening and Discussion Monday 25 November 2024 1pm – 3.30pm The Hub, Friockheim Together with Angus Women’s Aid and Dundee and Angus WRASAC please join us for a screening of the film ‘Banaz: A Love Story’, a documentary film chronicling the brutal Honour Killing of Banaz Mahmod, a young British Kurdish woman in London, killed by her own family for choosing a life for herself. The screening will be followed by a discussion of the film and will include teas and coffees. This is a community event and everyone is welcome to book a place. Flyer and Further Information

Introductory Webinar to The Homicide Timeline Professor Jane Monckton Smith   Thursday 28 November 2024 10am – 12 noon via MS Teams Angus and Dundee Councils welcome Professor Jane Monckton Smith OBE to present The Homicide Timeline Webinar. Please note this event is only for multi-agency practitioners who work with or support people in the Dundee and Angus areas. Flyer and Further Information

Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation Conference Tuesday 3 December 2024 10am – 12.30pm St Andrews Church, Arbroath As part of 16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence, please join us for a half day conference focused on Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation. During the morning, we will hear from guest speakers and relaunch and raise awareness of the Dundee and Angus Protocols for Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation. Flyer and Further Information

Human Trafficking Webinar
Tuesday 3 December 2024 12pm – 1.30pm

Join this multi-agency webinar for staff with guest speaker Audrey Hand, a training officer with Trafficking Awareness Raising Alliance (TARA) to find out more about Human Trafficking, how to access advice, support and guidance for women who may have been trafficked and exploited.

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16 Days of Action Against Gender-based Violence Vigil
Monday 9 December 2024 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Arbroath High School

Join us for a candlelit vigil as we come together to honour the lives of women tragically lost to gender-based violence in the past year.

The evening will feature speakers, music and a moment of reflection followed by refreshments.

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Level 2 Child Protection Training Thursday 12 December 2024 at 9am via MS Teams This half day workshop aims to build on the Level 1 LearnPro eLearning module. The training is underpinned by the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 and the Scottish Governments key policy of GIRFEC. The training aims to develop the skills and knowledge required to identify and respond to child protection concerns.  To request a place, please email: Tay.pptraining@nhs.scot. Flyer and Further Information

Report a child protection concern

If you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm contact the police on 999.  If you are worried about a child, and think they may be a victim of neglect or abuse, you can report it online.

Report an adult protection concern

If you, or an adult you know, are at immediate risk of harm contact the police on 999.  If you are worried about an adult, and believe they may be at risk of harm you can report it online.

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