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• April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

  For more information visit SAAM 2026 - National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)

  For local support, please visit...

• Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Report - protecting all vulnerable babies better

  The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel published in February a new report Protecting all vulnerable babies better – a national review into the broader safeguarding issues raised by the death of baby Victoria Martin...

• Working Together 2026

  On 18^th March 2026, the Department for Education published an update to Working Together to Safeguard Children along with the Children’s social care national framework. You can find the updated guidance...

• Domestic Abuse in Later Life: A Free Event for Professionals Working in Wiltshire

  Do you work with adults aged 60+ in Wiltshire?

  Are you interested in learning more about domestic abuse and how to support those affected?

• SVPP Newsletter Issue 26

  SVPP Newsletter Issue 26

  Welcome to the Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).

• Child Exploitation Awareness Day - 18th March

  As part of Child Exploitation Awareness Week, we would like to invite you to a learning event hosted by the Community Safety Partnership Children & Young People’s Exploitation Working Group.

• Drug & Alcohol Training Course Dates

  Connect (Wiltshire’s Drug and Alcohol Service) are running drug and alcohol training with course dates throughout 2026.  This training has been designed to strengthen your confidence, knowledge, and practical skills when supporting young people affected by substance use...

• Relaunch of Childrens Practitioner Forum

  We are re-launching our Children's Practitioner Forum with the first meeting to be held on 10th March 2026

• SVPP Newsletter 25

  Welcome to the Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).

• Nihilistic Violent Extremism Webinar: 2nd March

  The COM Network: 764 group: A network of online groups that engage in sextortion and the glorification of violence, this webinar will cover...

• Safer Internet Day 2026

  10th February marks Safer Internet Day.  This year's theme is Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI...

• Stop It Now South West campaign: February 2026 webinars

  Please see list of free webinars which are open to any professionals working in the South West who want to learn more about child sexual abuse and its prevention.

• Training Dates: Reducing Parental Conflict

  We are pleased to confirm the upcoming dates for our ‘Reducing Parental Conflict: One Plus One Digital Resources’ professional practitioner training for 2026/27. These sessions will be delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams and face to face across the County...

• WPCC Free SEND Event

  Wiltshire Parent Carer Council are hosting a free SEND event on 6th February 2026.  Please see information below. Booking via this link: WPCC SEND Information Event - February 2026 Survey...

• ICON at Christmas

  Christmas can be a joyful time - but it can also feel long and exhausting, especially with a young baby.  Before you pick them up, pause and check the 3 Cs:

  * Calm – are you calm?

  * Careful – can you be careful?

  * Caring – will you be caring?

• Newsletter 24

  Welcome to the Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).

• SVPP Safeguarding Week Catch-Up Modules now available!

  SVPP Safeguarding Week took place during the week 17th - 21st November 2025.  This was a week of free webinars to raise awareness of safeguarding and partnership working...

• 16 Days of Action 2025

  From 25th November to 10th December, the annual 16 Days of Action campaign will be running across Wiltshire & Swindon. This year, the focus is on Children and Young People’s Healthy Relationships...

• SVPP Newsletter 23

  Welcome to the Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).

• Smokefree Champions Training

  Wiltshire Council are running free Smokefree Champions Training which is available to anyone working with Wiltshire residents in the community...

• Fostering film "The Run"

  A short film has been created through a collaboration of over 90 local authority fostering services, including Wiltshire Council. It tells the story of Tom, an 11-year-old boy...

• Safety advice on use of emollient creams

  Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue have issued safety advice for the use of emollient creams.

  Please see further details and information video here...

• Annual 2024/25 report published

  The partnership annual report for 2024/ 2025 has been published.

• SVPP Newsletter Issue 22

  Welcome to the Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).

• Self-Harm Awareness Training

  Wiltshire Council Public Health are collaborating with 4Mental Health to deliver free training dates on self-harm awareness. The training provides practical tools to support people affected by self-harm...

• Recovery Month: September

  Recovery month aims to increase awareness, challenge stigma, and celebrate the success of those in recovery from all addictive behaviours, including drug and alcohol use and gambling... 

• ICON Week 22-26 September 2025

  ICON Week returns this September, bringing together professionals, organisations and communities from across the UK for five days of learning, sharing and fundraising – all in support of keeping babies safe... 

• Prevent Board Week of Action 6-10 October

  Prevent Week of Action free online sessions available to professionals at Wiltshire Council and Governors and parents...

• Free Online Gaming and Gambling Harm Prevention Workshops

  YGAM are providing free, online gaming and gambling harm prevention workshops for youth facing professionals in Wiltshire during September 2025...

• World Suicide Prevention Day: Changing the Narrative on Suicide

  Each year, 10th September marks World Suicide Prevention Day and this year the theme is all about 'Changing the Narrative on Suicide'...

• The Baby Wardrobe Project

  Wiltshire Family Hub, in partnership with Medley, have launched The Baby Wardrobe project to provide preloved and new parcels of clothing for children aged 0-12 months...

• Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) Briefing

  SVPP are hosting a series of training sessions outlining the functions of LADO.

  Available dates are...

• Ketamine - Bitesize Training

  Ketamine use is on the rise among young people and adults so Connect are providing a free 30 minute online training course on all things ketamine...

• Fearless – helping young people stay safe from crime

  Fearless is the dedicated youth service from independent charity Crimestoppers.

• SVPP Newsletter 21

  Welcome to the Summer edition of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).

• Grief Support for Children and Young People in Wiltshire and Swindon

  There is a free craft event for bereaved children aged 5-12 on Wednesday 16th July 3.30-5pm.

• Electric Bike and Mobility Scooter Safety Advice

  Information on lithium batteries and safety advice on e bikes and mobility scooters. Please see below YouTube clip and share with relevant colleagues: Electric Bike and Mobility Scooter Safety Advice

• Free Hoarding Workshop for Professionals

  Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue are hosting a free Hoarding Workshop on 23rd September 2025...

• Change the Script - campaign toolkit

  Change the Script - campaign toolkit available here on transforming the perceptions and views on social work. Watch the new Change the Script film to hear the real stories of social work: https://youtu.be/GYvmqU9_7mA?feature=shared

• Child Exploitation Learning Event Materials

  On 18th March 2025, a webinar was hosted by the Wiltshire Council Emerald Child Exploitation team, as part of Child Exploitation Awareness Week.  You can access recordings from the webinar...

• SVPP Newsletter - Issue 20

  Welcome to the Spring edition of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).    

• Working Together Guidence for children/ young people

  A new illustrated child friendly version of Working Together to safeguard children is available for download: Statutory Guidance - Working Together Guidance

• National Hoarding Awareness Week 12th- 16th May 2025

  Local and National Events

  National Hoarding Awareness Week is an opportunity to create a greater awareness of the issues faced for those who may hoard belongings at high levels, and for those who work alongside them...

• Public vote - young people's healthy relationships podcasts

  Collaborate Digital has been commissioned by Wiltshire Council Public Health to provide creative healthy relationships education at schools and colleges across Wiltshire...

• Wiltshire Police Operation Encompass Update

  Wiltshire Police recently changed the system used by officers to record Public Protection Notices to PRONTO. PRONTO has allowed for PPNs to...

• Learning from Reviews: Alcohol use and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA)

  Swindon Safeguarding Partnership have developed a learning session following the completion of SAR Robert.

• National Stalking Awareness Week 22nd - 25th April 2025

  This year, the campaign is dedicated to improving the recognition of and response to stalking victims across the healthcare sector...

• Armed Forces Helpline

  A new helpline has been launched for Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force personnel and their families who are victims/survivors of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence or Stalking...

• Behind Closed Doors: Understanding Clare's Law and The Right to Know

  Wiltshire Police have recorded a short podcast on the subject of Clare's Law, also known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), which allows individuals to ask the police if their partner has a history of abuse...

• Free Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Domestic Abuse Training

  Julian House are currently rolling out free Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Domestic Abuse Training for Wiltshire professionals. This is a 1.5 hour training session to raise awareness and understanding of domestic abuse in GRT communities and the additional barriers to support that GRT survivors face...

• Trilogy of Risk support from The Nelson Trust

  The Nelson Trust offer support groups for women who are affected by at least two of the three areas of the Trilogy of Risk:

  Domestic Abuse - Substance Use - Poor Mental Health

• SVPP Newsletter 19

  Welcome to the Spring edition of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).   

• Fear Free - New Service - Connecting You

  Connecting You is a new online forum where people who have experienced abuse can meet anonymously to share...

• Safer Sleep Week 2025 10 – 16 March

  Safer Sleep Week 2025 runs from 10 – 16 March and will focus on...

• St Johns Ambulance - free first aid events

  Spurgeons/Wiltshire Family Hubs have made a collaboration with St Johns Ambulance and Wiltshire Libraries. There will be First Aid Awareness sessions taking place in...

• Exploring cannabis use and its impact on parenting capacity

  SVPP have published new multi-agency guidance for professionals, exploring cannabis use and its impact on parenting capacity.  The guidance can be found on our Resource Hub... 

• SVPP Newsletter Issue 18

  Welcome to Issue 18 of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).   

• 12-week wellbeing programme for men in Wiltshire

  We are excited to share that new dates and locations are available for the 12-week Wellbeing in Nature programme, specifically designed for men...

• AWP Webinar: The Relationship Between Domestic Abuse and Suicide

  Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP) have recorded a webinar to raise awareness of the relationship between Domestic Abuse and Suicide...

• Updated policy: PAN BSW policy on suspected bruising or injuries in children who are not independently mobile
• Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Annual Report 2023/24

  Spotlight themes and key findings in the review can be downloaded here.

• FearFree Webinar Recordings available

  FearFree (Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Service in Wiltshire) have recently hosted two webinars to inform practitioners about the support they are able to provide. These webinars were recorded and are available for viewing...

• ICON at Christmas

  Babies cry, even at Christmas, but you can cope.
  If you need help, then ask. You never know who may have that piece of helpful advice or some spare time to give you a break.
  Remember the three C’s:...

• ICON Newsletter

  ICON Week newsletter including highlights and information. Please download your copy here.

• Wiltshire and Swindon Local Drug Information System (LDIS)

  Wiltshire and Swindon public health teams have updated their Local Drug Information System (LDIS) in line with Public Health England guidance.

• Safeguarding Week 2024 - Catch Up Modules Available

  SVPP Safeguarding Week took place in November 2024.

  20 webinars were successfully delivered during the week, with over 500 attendees across all sessions, from a wide variety of agencies.  To find out how you can access recordings...

• New MARAC Referral form

  There is now a new form to complete when you make a MARAC referral.

• Trilogy of Risk

  The 'Trilogy of Risk' is the term used to describe circumstances in which a person is impacted by domestic abuse, substance use and poor mental health in combination...

• SVPP Newsletter - Issue 16

  Welcome to Issue 16 of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter (summer edition), bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).    

• SVPP Poster

  We have made a poster all about who we are, what we do and how you can connect with us. Please click below to download the poster and display in your staff spaces.

• The Wiltshire Threshold for Access to Safeguarding Services Matrix

  The Wiltshire Threshold for Access to Safeguarding Services Matrix was developed by...

• Updated ESA Paperwork & Training

  Updated Early Support Assessment paperwork is now available

• Safe and Well Visits - Partner Information

  Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service have created a Safe and Well Visits information clip for partner agencies.

  A Safe & Well visit is a free service. During a visit, we discuss fire risks that can occur in the home and offer advice on how to stay safer from fire within the home. With the consent...

• Community Partners Information Sharing Form

  Wiltshire Police are seeking the support of partners in sharing information relating to crimes, through a partnership intelligence sharing tool on their website. You can find the Community Partners Information Sharing Form here...

• Safe Sleeping Advice

  The Lullaby Trust publishes guidance and resources on safe sleeping and the prevention of sudden unexpected death in infancy.

  The sudden and unexpected death of a baby is usually referred to by...

• SVPP Newsletter - Issue 8

  Welcome to Issue 8 (summer edition) of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter, bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).   

• Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Newsletter

  The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel have published their latest newsletter.  Please click on the following link to see the newsletter...

• Counter Corruption Unit (CCU) – Wiltshire Police

  Abuse of Position for a Sexual Purpose (APSP)

  Policing is in the spotlight more than ever due to the horrific examples of sexual violence, domestic abuse, violent crime and sexual misconduct...

• The Wiltshire Neglect Framework

  A new Wiltshire Neglect Framework has recently been developed and is designed to...

• The South West: No Place for Drugs

  Information and intelligence from our communities is key and, if you report your concerns, action will be taken. Help us keep the South West clear of drugs by spotting the signs of this activity and reporting it to our charity. Criminals recruit children and vulnerable adults through promises of friendship, money, drugs, clothes...

• Connect Wiltshire - A free drug and alcohol service

  Connect Wiltshire is a free drug and...

• Swindon and Wiltshire Interventions for Families to Thrive (SWIFT)

  SWIFT is a consent-based programme run within Wiltshire Police...

• SVPP Strategic Plan 2023-2026

  The SVPP have published their Strategic Plan for 2023-2026.  This sets out our priorities for the next few years and the work we will do to address them.

• Rise:61 Services - Bemerton Heath

  Rise:61 was founded by local residents in 2014 after living and doing detached youth work on the estate of Bemerton Heath, Salisbury since 2009. We work with over 100 young people a year.  Services offered include Bike Hub, Creative Hub, Active Hub... 

• Wiltshire and Swindon Safer at Night Charter

  Are you an organisation that operates in the night-time economy in Swindon or Wiltshire?  You can join others by helping to create Safer Nights...

• Wiltshire Council - Interactive directory for cost of living support

  Wiltshire Council has created an online interactive community directory to help people find out what warm spaces and community...

• SVPP Newsletter - Issue 14

  Welcome to Issue 14 of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter (summer edition)...

• SVPP Annual Report 2021-22

  The SVPP Annual Report for 2021-2022 can be downloaded here. The report sets out key activity during this period and its impact, including case reviews. Please disseminate within your organisation.

• SVPP Newsletter Issue 9

  Welcome to Issue 9 of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter, bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP). 

• New High Risk Professional Meeting Guidance available

  The guidance provides a framework for the management of very complex...

• Domestic abuse between older couples: key tips at a glance

  Community Care Inform have produced some bite-sized guidance on domestic abuse and older couples...

• Private Fostering Awareness Information

  Private Fostering Awareness Information...

• SVPP newsletter Issue 10

  Welcome to Issue 10 of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter, bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).   

• SVPP Newsletter Issue 11

  Welcome to Issue 11 of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter, bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP)...

• Working Together 2023 - Virtual Briefing Recording Available

  SVPP hosted a Virtual Briefing to update you on the key changes set out in Working Together 2023 which was published in December 2023. It also summarised how this guidance relates to the Social Care...

• CDOP Newsletter March edition

  Please see linked the March 2024 edition of the CDOP Newsletter...

• Family Hub Webinar Recording Available

  The recording of the Family Hub - What You Need to Know webinar is now available

• SVPP Newsletter - Issue 12

  Welcome to Issue 12 of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter, bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire...  

• Self Neglect & Hoarding Forum

  The next self- neglect and hoarding forum is taking place on 5th December 2024...

• Safeguarding Unborn Babies and Under 1s Presentations

  Presentations from our March 2024 BSW Virtual Summit on Safeguarding Unborn Babies and Under 1s are now available...

• New Children's Integrated Front Door email address

  The Integrated Front Door team (formally Children's Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub, or MASH) have a new email address... 

• Refuge for male victims of domestic abuse now open in Wiltshire

  Julian House in partnership with Wiltshire Council are providing a new safe accommodation service that will provide...

• Revised Multi-Agency Thresholds for Safeguarding Children

  The revised Multi-agency thresholds for safeguarding children document has been published