CSE training with Basis Yorkshire
09 November 2021
Excellent Level 2 CSE session today - Victims Voice - led by trainer Rebekkah Vickers, of Basis Yorkshire. We looked at the current picture of grooming and child sexual exploitation (CSE), and covered consent, perpetrators, & common myths. The day allowed for plenty of lively inter-action & contribution. Very relevant & worthwhile.
Visit by the High Sheriff
08 November 2021
We were delighted to welcome Michael Gurney, the High Sheriff of Norfolk, to The Magdalene Group last week. I understand he said how much he enjoyed the opportunity to meet us & learn about our work.
BBC Radio Norfolk : Safety of Women
01 November 2021
Abbie Haines, Specialist Women's Outreach Worker, for our adult service, appeared on Kayleigh Poacher's BBC Radio Norfolk's morning show today, where the subject under discussion was 'why the conversation needs to change around the safety of women.' Listen in on i-player.
Voice of the Child
01 November 2021
"Great day at Great Witchingham for the Voice of the Child & Local Safeguarding Children Group (LSCG) event. A chance to hear what young people want to see from services & professionals regarding supporting young people's mental health. There were llamas too!" Laura Burdett, Outreach & Inclusion CSE Practitioner
Listen out for Abbie on Radio Norfolk this morning……..
01 November 2021
Ahead of Trustees’ Week…….
29 October 2021
Trustees’ Week is 1st -5th November 2021; this is an annual event to showcase the great work trustees do, to celebrate our boards and to provide opportunities for everyone to get involved and make a difference. There are 250,000 trustees across the country who help shape and guide voluntary sector organisations by playing a vital role, by volunteering precious time and by working together to make important decisions about an organisation’s work. Trustees’ Week is about celebrating their passion and commitment; it's also an opportunity to encourage new people to consider trusteeship. We support Trustees' Week, & would like to pass on our sincerest thanks to our lovely trustees - Georgie, Nick, Caroline, Janice, Rowland & Lucy - for all they do to support us at The Magdalene Group. Thank you is never enough.
For All Those Times
18 October 2021
This really struck a chord with us .......... Elizabeth wrote this poem, part of her new collection, for all those who suffered childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, trauma, unwanted harassment and attention, put in a position of vulnerability, domestic violence and situations where they were never given a choice to say no. She has given her permission to share it with you :
Welcome….
15 October 2021
....to Beth McKay, who joins us on Monday, as Women's Inclusion Practitioner, within our adult service. We look forward to working with her.
Friday at The Forum……..
11 October 2021
Lesley at The Forum on Friday - at an event marking World Homeless Day.
Introduction to Safeguarding Children Training
06 October 2021
The whole staff team, alongside two of our trustees, took part in Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSCP) Introduction to Safeguarding Children Training 2021, today. Jim Blake, with vast knowledge & experience, was a thoroughly engaging trainer, & the team, as always, were ready with questions & contributions. A very worthwhile session. Thanks to The King's Centre for lovely venue & lovely lunch!