Upcoming Events
Tackling County Lines Digital Conference
02/12/2025
With an estimated 14,500 children at risk or involved in county lines criminal exploitation, the urgency to act has never been greater. Chaired by Steph Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board, Westminster Insight’s timely Tackling County Lines online conference will explore the latest developments in policy, prevention, and protection.
From £279.00
Victims at the Heart of Justice Digital Conference
28/01/2026
Upholding victims’ rights means guaranteeing they are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion throughout the criminal justice process, giving them a voice, ensuring they are safe, and have access to the services they need. Westminster Insight’s Victims at the Heart of Justice Digital Conference will take place this coming January. Join colleagues from across agencies to discover how to rebuild confidence in the justice system and uphold the rights of victims through dignity, protection, support, and access to vital services.
From £299
Tackling Spiking Online Training
30/01/2026
The Tackling Spiking online training equips you with the knowledge and skills to help prevent, identify, and respond to spiking incidents. Learn how to protect individuals, preserve evidence, and support victims with confidence and care. This timely course also provides a clear overview of the legal framework, including new provisions in the Crime and Policing Bill like the introduce of a new offence – administering a harmful substance.
From £279.00
Work experience 2025
07/11/2024: Roblox announces new safety features for under-13s
Roblox is introducing new safety features for children under the age of 13, following criticism of how it protects younger users.
07/11/2024: Support for marginalised families increases awareness of risks to children, research finds
Support services for parents and carers in areas affected by violence can offer greater opportunities for families to understand risks posed to their children, an evaluation of two London pilot schemes finds.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
07/11/2024: ‘Archaic’ model for adopted children’s contact with birth families needs reform, say researchers
The adoption system should move away from an “outdated” model of letterbox contact with birth families towards face-to-face and digital communication, according to a major new report.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
07/11/2024: How the government plans to reform the Mental Health Act 1983
Tim Spencer-Lane outlines how the Mental Health Bill would revise provisions and safeguards around detention and treatment in England and Wales.
07/11/2024: Proportion of children in Great Britain with gambling problem has doubled, data reveals
Gambling Commission figures show shock rise to 85,000 in number of young people suffering gambling harms.
07/11/2024: “I don’t want to go down that road”: The harms inflicted on criminally exploited children – follow up to the Jay Review
In March 2024, Action for Children published the findings of the Jay Review, an extensive UK-wide review of exploitation. In October 2024, Action for Children published a follow-up report.
(Source: Youth Justice Legal Centre)
06/11/2024: Care leaver was ‘terrified’ ahead of 18th birthday
A woman who was “terrified” when she left the care system when she turned 18 is now helping young people going through the same experience.
06/11/2024: What is the UK smoking ban and how many people still smoke?
It will be illegal for anyone currently aged 15 or under to ever buy cigarettes in the UK, under new laws proposed by the government.
06/11/2024: Bill to ban police cell mental health detentions
Police will no longer be able to hold people who are being detained for mental-health reasons in police cells, under government plans for England and Wales.
06/11/2024: Australia plans social media ban for under-16s
Australia’s government says it will introduce “world-leading” legislation to ban children under 16 from social media.
06/11/2024: LGA calls for council tax and health costs exemptions for care leavers
Care leavers should not have to pay council tax or health costs such as for prescriptions, dental treatment and eye tests, according to the Local Government Association (LGA).
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
06/11/2024: Youth services could curb young people’s reliance on phones, study finds
Better access to youth services is needed to help young people cut their reliance on phones, a study has found.