
Strengthening the System for Criminally Exploited Children – From Awareness to Action
Presenter: Sharon Maciver, Criminal Exploitation Director (UK), Action for Children
Date: Monday 13th October
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Location: Online
About the webinar:
Across the UK, and particularly in Wales, there is growing awareness of the criminal exploitation of children, however practitioners remain confused about what truly works to support them. This webinar will explore the evolving landscape of policy, legislation, and practice, highlighting both the progress made and the systemic gaps that still leave children vulnerable. Throughout the webinar we will explore the complexity of exploitation, the duality of children as both victims and offenders, the ethical dilemmas this presents for safeguarding and justice systems and draw insights from the Jay Review of Criminally Exploited Children: Shattered Lives, Stolen Futures.