East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection

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[East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection @EMPPC1]

Please share with your networks! @ELHSCP @VolunteerEL @elcourier @ConnectedComEL @ELCouncil @WomensAidEML

[Making Rights Real @Rights_Real]

📢 Along with Fa'side Women and Girls Group and
@SWBG we're carrying out a survey of women and girls in #EastLothian

We want to find out how the #CostofLiving is affecting women and girls.

Take the survey here: ⬇️ https://t.co/KvXFTW2PBw… #ELWomenSurvey

[East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection @EMPPC1]

Latest campaign from CPC Scotland encourages us all to help young people to #speak up. If you are worried about a child in East Lothian https://t.co/CkCl1C1dpu and for Midlothian https://t.co/M2XnYsFTrj
@WomensAidEML @elcourier @Mid_Advertiser

[East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection @EMPPC1]

Today gives us a chance to recognise the huge role social workers have in supporting families and keeping vulnerable children and adults safe in their communities. Read more about World Social Work Day https://t.co/zPxknBjuQc

[Women's Day @womensday]

To #EmbraceEquity means believing we don't all start from the same place so treating everyone the same isn't fair. #IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity pose is a symbol of unity, forging change for #women worldwide 👉🏽https://t.co/yvAXmQnnxd (Artwork: S. Chong Malaysia) #InternationalWomensDay

[Education Scotland @EducationScot]

It’s Cyber Scotland Week! Are your learners joining our ‘Be Cyber Smart’ session today with @BarefootComp? We’ve got a range of sessions on offer throughout the week and beyond - https://t.co/fwN0vMjexe Remember to tag us in your posts! #CSW23 @CyberScotlandWk @DigiLearnScot

[East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection @EMPPC1]

If you see someone you think might need help, trust your instincts and start a conversation. You could save a life. Follow the new campaign #SmallTalkSavesLives https://t.co/MJaYamtXOz

https://t.co/lecPwGW05S

@midgov @ELHSCP @MidlothianHSCP @ELCouncil

[East Lothian Council - news and information @ELCouncil]

East Lothian & Midlothian Public Protection Committee which is a strategic partnership responsible for the overview of policy & practice in relation to Adult & Child Protection, Offender Management & Violence Against Women & Girls has appointed new Chair
https://t.co/CEuruWmgv0

[East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection @EMPPC1]

300 staff & volunteers from East, Mid & Edinburgh joined our event for Adult Protection Day to learn about self-neglect and hoarding - not a lifestyle choice, so let's understand the mental health needs behind the behaviours
@MidlothianHSCP @ELHSCP

[East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection @EMPPC1]

Today is Adult Support and Protection Day - right now, with the high cost of living some people are more at risk of harm from neglect or self-neglect. This new animation explains why and what to do about it @MidlothianHSCP @ELHSCP

https://t.co/NTqMw6d6dE

[East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection @EMPPC1]

We are supporting #SaferInternetDay2023 - help keep our children and vulnerable adults safe on-line #SID2023 @MidlothianHSCP @midgov @VolunteerEL @MVACommunity @ELCouncil @ELHSCP

[Insafe @Insafenetwork]

✨Happy @safeinternetday! ✨

Let’s ensure that the voices of children and young people are heard on #SID2023 and all year through!

We have the power to promote positive changes “Together for a better internet”.

https://t.co/LLOHvcIG9I

[East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection @EMPPC1]

Read about this practice model which helps workers to support families to keep a child safe from domestic abuse & with the protective parent - we are supporting East and Mid to train staff in the model & embed in practice.

[IS Protecting People @ISProtectPeople]

We have published the learning report from Year 1 of our project focused on embedding domestic-abuse informed systems, services and workforces, and exploring the impact of implementing the @SafeandTogether model in Scotland. You can access the report here: https://t.co/NuoXOWN9Pf

[EmilyTest @Emilytest12]

#ForThemAll #16DaysofActivism2022

Because they matter 💗💗💗

[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

Restricting access to money or dictating how it is used is a form of Economic Abuse. Controlling behaviours like these are designed to limit your freedom and choices.

Find out more about economic abuse �� https://t.co/IollVSNPQH

#16Days #16DaysOfActivism

[East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection @EMPPC1]

Excellent resources from #DontBeThatGuy campaign to help men make the difference when talking about and to women. Why is it important? Take a look at these facts which are only the tip of an iceberg.

[Dr Emma Katz @DrEmmaKatz]

My new blog post is here - 10 signs of domestic violence & abuse: Red flags to watch out for.

https://t.co/KoDLax4yie

#OrangeTheWorld #16Days #16DaysOfActivism #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGBV #coercivecontrol #DomesticAbuse #domesticviolence #IPV

[East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection @EMPPC1]

Saturday is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Disabled women face disproportionate risks of experiencing domestic abuse and accessing supports as there are additional barriers. Read https://t.co/zSH7aSdyY3 for recommendations for improvement.

[Improvement Service @improvserv]

🆕Samantha Keogh, Violence Against Women Project Manager at the IS, has written a new blog about the #16Days of Activism campaign and how Scotland is taking action to prevent and eradicate violence against women and girls. #WhatNext @ISProtectPeople

https://t.co/rlstyirnsS

[East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection @EMPPC1]

68 people are at an event today hearing about this research - some powerful messages are being sensitively delivered about the need for accessible & confidential support & what needs to change to better support young women.

[East Lothian Courier @elcourier]

Councillors get behind campaign to end violence against women https://t.co/3Y1Hv8etaZ

[East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection @EMPPC1]

Hear from one of our local partners https://t.co/zIPJFe1IjT about a panel event he was part of about how men can be allies in challenging inappropriate behaviour.
https://t.co/huZhwugd6m
@midgov @ELCouncil @WomensAidEML @EdinRapeCrisis