The briefing from The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)- presents insights drawn from nine case reviews and is designed to help multi-agency practitioners identify risks and strengthen safeguarding practices.
Key takeaways from the briefing include:
Encourage professional curiosity and challenge assumptions influenced by cultural norms.
Ensure professionals receive training to explore religious and spiritual beliefs sensitively, while avoiding collusion with harmful practices.
Apply trauma-informed approaches, particularly in culturally complex situations.
Read the full briefing here
Read more on ritualistic abuse here