ADASS Out-of-Area Safeguarding Adults Arrangements Protocol

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) have published updated protocol for Out of Area Safeguarding Adults Arrangements which aims to compliment statutory guidance by recognising the particular safeguarding risks and needs that arise where people’s care and support arrangements cross local authority boundaries. This protocol for inter-authority working on safeguarding enquiries was…

Understanding and responding to AI-generated child sexual abuse material

The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings numerous benefits, but also poses significant risks, particularly concerning the creation and sharing of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), also referred to as AI-CSAM. A new guide, created by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) provides essential information for all professionals working with children and young…