Peace Alliance

Wilson with Bob Pull and Simon Morrison
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Yesterday morning, I attended a conference on "Keeping our Children safe " at Freedoms Ark main hall, Tottenham. The event was arranged by the Peace Alliance and was a great success.

The conference aims were to explore government legislation on the vetting and barring scheme, safeguarding vulnerable groups and how families, faith organisations and the third sector can provide a safe environment for children. Child exploitation and the use of witchcraft was also a strong theme.

Guest speakers included Bob Pull (Churches Child Protection Agency) , Simon Morrison (Home Office VSPU) and Andy Desmond (Human exploitation and organised crime command)

Topics such as funding towards capacity building, Need for and costs associated with Enhanced CRB Checks, Work with Interpol and Europol, deportation and work towards gaining asylum for the most vulnerable groups stimulated much debate. I have asked for a copy of the minutes and will be publishing them on my blog once received.

The main thing that came out of the meeting was for the need for all people to work with the Police and statutory agencies, as any successful prosecution is evidence led. Moreover by working with Children in protected environments taking all necessary precautions we are able to reduce potential threat. Organistaions wishing to work with children must show due diligence by undertaking the necessary Enhanced CRB checks and ensure they have a strong Child Protection Policy.

I have spoken with the guest speakers and hope to arrange a Redbridge Conference soon for the benefit of local Community groups and Charities.

Featuring guest speakers Bob Pull (Churches Child Protection Agency) , Simon Morrison (Home Office VSPU) and Andy Desmond (Human exploitation and organised crime command)