"I didn't really feel believed initially. I felt like I was wasting police time."
These are the words spoken by Dion Raitt from The Football Association. The incredibly powerful and poignant session delivered discussed the importance of believing victims.
We want to look back at some of the most significant moments from the Vulnerability and Exploitation Conference. Over the next few days, we will be sharing some clips from some of our incredible speakers at the conference. Stay tuned for more.
#VEXConf24
Reminder to all delegates that attended the #VEXConf24 either in-person or online - slide decks and session recordings are now LIVE on the conference website. More here >> https://t.co/YtCYicaHYL
DELEGATES - slide decks and recordings are now LIVE on the conference website. To view - use the passcode you should have received in an email from CJS allowing you to access the presentations and recordings. More here >> https://t.co/YtCYicaa9d
@PoliceOracle joined us on the first day of #VEXConf24 and interviewed @PoliceChiefs lead for Child Protection, Ian Critchley QPM, as well as some of our key speakers for a feature piece. Read the full article here >> https://t.co/ypxdBU041V
Can you believe the #VEXConf24 was two weeks ago? We're busy working to make slides and workshop recordings available to all delegates - and we'll contact everyone once uploaded to the conference website. In the meantime, here's a little photo roundup of the two days >>
“Working together to provide hope and light to those who have lived in darkness and despair” - that’s the message from policing’s child protection lead, Ian Critchley QPM, following the #VEXConf24. Read more in our latest news article >> https://t.co/eGR6dtzNV5
We'll be posting more updates and highlights over the next few days, but in the meantime, please do upload your photos from the two days and use #VEXConf24.
"Why do we do this? We do these kinds of events to work to prevent these kinds of offences, but if we can't prevent them, we should ensure the service we provide has victims at the heart" - the message from Ian Critchley QPM as he closes the first #VEXConf24.
Thank you so much to all those who have joined our #VEXConf24 today. But of course, we couldn’t have done this event without our brilliant speakers, who have given up their time to be with us over the last few days.
The talented Nina Griffiths has been with us for the last two days illustrating key highlights from the #VEXConf24. Here are just some of the illustrations.
Thank you Nina!
Brilliant engagement from delegates in the room at workshop on 'Police responses to suicide following domestic abuse'
DHP Year 3 report out v soon
@KateHoeger@ACLouisaRolfe
Welcome back to this afternoon’s sessions.
Just a reminder for online delegates that due to technical issues with the workshops yesterday - we'll ONLY be live-streaming workshop 3. All other workshops will be available on demand on the conference website following the event.
@TOEXProgramme@CPSUK What a morning! Thank you to all our inspiring speakers.
It’s lunchtime now.
Have a walk, have a stretch, have a chat with somebody new. We’ll be back at 12:45!
We are delighted to welcome you to day two of our conference. All delegates - please join for 09.00.
As we did yesterday, we’re using #VEXConf24 – do join the discussion!