BRIEFING- Learning briefing on case reviews involving witchcraft, spirit possession and ritualistic abuse in England and Wales.

Written By Rachael Bishop

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

Rachael Bishop
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