Dr Anna Markham

Forensic psychologist specialising in children and adolescents with high risk behaviours

[Anna Freud @annafreuduk]

Research shows when words are routinely used by the adults in their lives to humiliate, shame or control children, they can alter the developing brain.

Read more from Eamon McCrory our CEO and @ucl professor in @ConversationUK with thanks to @WordsMatter_ https://t.co/KXINo5Rj7p

[Saint Mary's SARC @StmarysSARC]

Dr Nathasha Sabin from @CSACentre delivers a powerful and impactful talk on Child Sexual Abuse in the Family Environment and what needs to happen next #stmarysconf25

[Skills for Justice @Skills_Justice]

Updated youth justice standards 👇

We’ve been working with experts across the youth justice multi-agency environment to review and update the National Occupational Standards within the #YouthJustice suite.

Find out more: https://t.co/YPKbiYjpqe

[BPS Division of Forensic Psychology @bpsofficialdfp]

The programme for the Annual DFP conference in Glasgow (1-3rd July) has now been published and it looks AMAZING. 
If you have not booked your tickets yet, take a peek at the speaker line up - it will be hard to resist.
Link below 

https://t.co/7XK96mkOHN

[Dr. Sophie King-Hill @DrSophieKH]

My comments on the Netflix show 'Adolescence'.

We need to steer away from demonising young men and boys and open vital dialogue with young people and truly listen to what they need. They are the experts in the world they live in.

https://t.co/TNgDMBEpZS

[The Power Threat Meaning Framework @PTMFramework]

A critical look at the concept of #neurodiversity. Where has it come from, what does it mean, and is it actually helpful?

https://t.co/n5Y0Sa7mLm

[Let's Talk Forensic Psychology @ForensicLets]

Brain injury awareness month it is such a great organ 🧠

[CYCJ Scotland @CYCJScotland]

📂 New resource available!

The 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 document has been added to the Youth Justice Improvement Board website!

This is an essential read for anyone working with children in conflict with the law, reflecting developments in policy, practice and legislation.

Find it here: https://t.co/mVRJKJcozF

[Children's Commissioner for England @ChildrensComm]

Children in custody are failed by services long before entering prison – they face disrupted education, unmet needs, high exclusion rates & poverty. My new report offers stark evidence why a positive, engaging education must be central to a reformed youth justice system. 🧵1/5

[Youth Justice Board @_YJB]

We've released a Knife Crime Insights Pack to complement the annual stats, with key data on knife crime & insights from experts in the youth justice system.

🔍Findings highlight early intervention, prevention & diversion are key to reduce knife crime.

https://t.co/5lftdj8Uup

[Youth Justice Agency @Y_J_Agency]

At a recent @safeguardingni event we were delighted to receive an award for Ebbedding a Trauma Informed Approach in the Agency.

Sinead Dolan and Gillian McAllister received the award. Director, Colleen Heaney also received an award for her work on Trauma Informed Practice.

[Division of Clinical Psychology @UKDCP]

Highly recommended from DCP Faculty for Children and Young People -
Child and Family Clinical Psychology Review
https://t.co/3HOHJ2nKON

[Youth Justice Board @_YJB]

#ChildFirst is the guiding principle for everything we do at the YJB, including oversight of youth justice services, the data & analysis we publish and advice we offer to government and partners throughout the justice system.💭

Our infographic explains what #ChildFirst means 👇

[Honorary Professor Geri Akerman @GeriAkerman]

https://t.co/VvVKj3iQPT such an interesting subject

[Youth Justice Board @_YJB]

The Girls Empowerment Team (GET) at Birmingham YJS is a bespoke service for girls which uses a trauma-informed approach to respond to the specific needs of girls involved in the youth justice system.

Watch their video to find out more 📽 ⤵
https://t.co/b1uS3IP14J

[Youth Justice Agency @Y_J_Agency]

We had a great morning attending @QUB Social Work Employability Event.
Lots of students interested in what we do and considering a career in Youth Justice. We answered lots of questions - if you want to know more go to our website https://t.co/LW1yl4S3c4

[Youth Justice Board @_YJB]

What is Child First?

Our new infographic is a handy visual guide to help you understand Child First and its four key parts 🎨

Please do share with colleagues that would find this useful! ⬇

#WorldChildrensDay #ChildFirst

[Let's Talk Forensic Psychology @ForensicLets]

https://t.co/8T58i7Qxk6
Such a sad loss to our profession

[Youth Justice Board @_YJB]

Have you read our new report on racial disparity in the youth justice system?

Through case studies of local practice delivered by YJSs & partners across the sector, it outlines ways to improve practice to tackle racial disparity and over-representation.

https://t.co/kmU5rTPqxN