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
08/02/2024: How to Spot a Deepfake: Guidance for Professionals, Parents and Carers
With the rise of generative AI, the impact of synthetic media (commonly known as deepfakes) has somewhat taken the world by surprise.
(Source: South West Grid for Learning)
07/02/2024: ‘Exodus’: One in seven young Black and Asian Britons ‚’plan to quit UK’ over government failings and racism
Young, first and second generation immigrant Britons leaving UK poses significant threat to economy, researchers warn.
07/02/2024: The Children’s Society ‚Äì Guide to Child Exploitation
The guide developed by the Children’s Society aims to assist those representing children (primarily defence solicitors) in having a more consistent understanding of – and response to – child exploitation.
(Source: Youth Justice Legal Centre)
03/02/2024: Esther Ghey discusses smartphone age limits with Prime Minister
The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey has spoken with the Prime Minister to discuss online safety.
03/02/2024: ‘Profiteering off children’: care firms in England accused of squeezing cash from councils
A local authority leader claims private equity groups are exploiting vulnerable youngsters in care homes in the pursuit of profit.
02/02/2024: Autism support should not require formal diagnosis, says Longfield’s new think tank
Support for conditions including autism and ADHD should be offered on a “needs-led” basis rather than forcing families to wait for a formal diagnosis, a report led by former children’s commissioner for England Anne Longfield’s new think tank says.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
02/02/2024: The Sequential Intercept Model – Trauma-Informed Diversion
HMI Probation Academic Insight on the Sequential Intercept Model – a trauma-informed diversionary framework
02/02/2024: Nearly a third of UK secondary pupils avoid school due to anxiety, survey finds
Youth charity stem4 calls for more mental health support for under-18s to stem high absenteeism.
12/01/2024: Major expansion of family court reporting pilot announced
Media reporting of family proceedings is to be extended to a further 16 courts in England as part of an expansion of a pilot scheme aiming to increase transparency of the family justice system.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
11/01/2024: More than 150 comprehensives ‘more socially selective’ than grammar schools
Some 155 comprehensive schools have been identified in a report as being ‘more socially selective’ than the average grammar school in their admissions.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
11/01/2024: Don’t delay talking to girls about keeping safe online, parents urged
New report identifies honest communication as pivotal in battle to stop ‘self-generated’ child sexual abuse material.
(Source: Internet Watch Foundation)
11/01/2024: Children as young as 10 demanding anti-ageing products, say UK dermatologists
Experts say social media behind increased use of products unsuitable for young people’s skin