by David Niven | Mar 21, 2025 | adult safeguarding, Bristol, Children, Children & Social Care, crime, domestic violence, education, government, human trafficking, Latest Episode, law, law enforcement, Podcasts, safeguarding, slavery, Social Work, traffiking, Uncategorized, women
Clare Moody Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset , elected in May 2024 and bringing extensive experience across diverse sectors to the role. Her career spans public service, advocacy, and leadership. Clare has served as a Member of the European...
by David Niven | Feb 19, 2025 | abuse, adult safeguarding, Bristol, Children & Social Care, county lines, crime, domestic violence, government, human trafficking, Latest Episode, law enforcement, Podcasts, safeguarding, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, slavery, traffiking, women
Sarah Crew is the Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police, with a career spanning nearly three decades. As the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for adult sexual offences, she has been instrumental in shaping policies on policing, public...
by David Niven | Apr 5, 2022 | Bristol, charity, Children, education, government, health, International, Latest Episode, law, Podcasts, Research, safeguarding, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, traffiking, Training Courses, Uncategorized, victim, women
Rachel Collins-White is the Head of Frontline Services at Unseen UK, an anti-slavery charity. She is responsible for the delivery of the Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract through their specialist support services. Unseen is a UK charity based in Bristol who provide...
by David Niven | Oct 3, 2018 | Bristol, Children, Children & Social Care, education, government, health, International, Podcasts, safeguarding, Social Work, social work education, Training, Uncategorized
A magazine edition today! 1 ) Chris Walters ( pictured) , a terrific stain glass artist who gives back to the community, talks about his work and his committment. If you’re anywhere near the SW of England go and see his work. (Details below) Chris has been...
by David Niven | Nov 26, 2017 | Bristol, Children, Media, Podcasts, policy, safeguarding, Social Work, social work education
Dr David Colvin and Bill McKitterick both have been lost to us this year. David was my friend and mentor. He helped me through many difficult situations with a deep rooted wisdom and a compassionate outlook on life. He was a major figure throughout the...
by David Niven | Aug 15, 2015 | abuse, adult care, Bristol, Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, health, Social Work, Training, victim
I invited the Chair of this charity, Steve Livings, to describe the vital work it does. I have also been a Trustee of the Green House for several years. The Green House (Bristol) formerly the Avon Sexual Abuse Centre has been in existence for over 30 years initially...
