Thematic priorities
There are three current thematic priorities across TWSP - namely Domestic Violence and Abuse, Exploitation and Neglect. There is a sub-group for each thematic area, with Exploitation split between adults and children.
Each sub-group will ensure improvement in identification, investigation and support for those at risk within Telford and Wrekin, and reduce the number of those at risk, and, where appropriate, prosecution of perpetrators.
Download further information on TWSP's thematic sub-groups.
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Domestic abuse is a significant risk factor in the harm of vulnerable adults and children. The main aim of the Domestic abuse sub-group is to address safeguarding issues and challenges, including:
- Further understanding the scale of Domestic abuse within Telford and Wrekin;
- Reviewing support for children, adults, victims and perpetrators of Domestic abuse; and
- Embedding learning from Domestic Homicide Reviews.
If you or someone you know is affected by Domestic abuse, please contact West Mercia Police on 101 or the 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247, which is a freephone number. In an emergency, always dial 999.
Family Connect have a wide range of information available from signposting to support services, and further information can be found on their website.
Exploitation
Exploitation of vulnerable adults and children is a significant cause of harm. Within Telford and Wrekin, we aim to respond to all existing and new forms of exploitation, including:
- Recognising continued support for children transitioning into adulthood;
- Revisting recommendations of internal and external reviews, to ensure they are reflected in both single and multi-agency settings; and
- Identify any patterns and trends using multi-agency data.
If you or someone you know is affected by exploitation, please tell someone. Family Connect can be contacted on 01952 385385 from 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, and the Emergency Duty Team on 01952 676500 from 5pm, Monday to Friday, and 24 hours on a Saturday or Sunday. In an emergency, always dial 999.
Neglect
Neglect is one of the most frequent causes of a child to be placed on a Child Protection Plan.
The main aim of the Neglect sub-group is to:
- Continue to raise awareness of neglect within the borough;
- Keep abreast of national and local learning which relates to neglect, including from Serious Case Reviews (SCRs) and multi-agency case file audits (MACFAs); and
- Review interventions available, and identify preventative and theraputic support tools for cases of neglect.
If you suspect that a child(ren) is being neglected, please contact Family Connect on 01952 385385 from 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, and the Emergency Duty Team on 01952 676500 from 5pm, Monday to Friday, and 24 hours on a Saturday or Sunday. In an emergency, always dial 999.