Cases of newborn babies subject to care proceedings raise particularly difficult challenges for all parties involved. The aim of this event, which was attended by over 120 practitioners, was to prompt conversations among all stakeholders about how the protection of newborn babies can be managed to minimise harm for all parties. The event highlights some examples of innovative practice from across the country. Thank you to all the presenters and attendees.
“Such a relief to see how many people really care about this stuff”
Event attendee
“It’s very exciting to see the potential of the research and the impact it could have on policy”
Event attendee
Resources available for download
Slideshows for parallel session A
Download Perinatal care in custody, Fiona Dry HMP Low Newton
Download Families do achieve change, Jo Greenway, Coventry Local Authority
Download Baby steps to big changes, Tori Joel, Baby Steps
Slideshows for parallel session B
Download Once in a lifetime, Monika Celebi Video Interaction Guider
Download Strengthening families, Jo Garraway, Salford City Council
Download Concurrent planning, Mike Hall, Concurrent Planning Service
Download When Trevi House met BBC Panrama, Hannah Shead, Trevi House
Slideshows for parallel session C
Watch the presentations for session C
Download Research in the family justice system, Louise Harrington, NSPCC
Download Supporting mothers facing separation from their baby, Denise Marshall, Birth Companions
Download Parenting assessments and beyond, Sue Pettigrew, St. Michael’s Fellowship
Download Me in mind, Kelly Wilkes, West Sussex County Council
Slideshows for parallel session D
Download Mellow bumps, James Cooksey, Walsall Council
Download Cafcass plus, Alex Kemp, Cafcass
Download Parent and child foster care, Lucy November, King’s College London
Posters
Download An incarcerated pregnancy poster
Download Human rights challenges experienced by perinatal women facing severe and multiple disadvantages poster
Download Mothers separated from their children in prison poster
Download Pregnancy and motherhood in prison poster
Key themes from stakeholder discussion groups
Download key themes from stakeholder discussion groups infographic
“Very good opportunity to hear a range of perspectives and meet people”
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