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Michelle Egran-Bitran (Safeguarding Children Consultant) has recently written this article for Tui Motu Magazine - the independent Catholic monthly. Michelle has worked as a Principal Advisor with the Royal Commission on Abuse in State and Faith-based Care. In this...

Ginny Anderson is a labour MP who is a strong advocate for the rights of children. She recently made a speech to The House of Parliament asking for the Crimes (Child Exploitation Offences) Amendment Bill now be read a second time. In her speech, Ginny acknowledges...

We are thrilled that the Department of Internal Affairs have worked in partnership with Safeguarding Children to include links to our courses and resources for their launch of the new Keep It Real Online website. On their "Setting up your school to support online...

Dame Karen Poutasi's report following the murder of five-year-old Malachi Subecz by his caregiver recommended mandatory reporting as well as compulsory training. Since its inception, Safeguarding Children have been advocating for compulsory training. Willow discusses...

Here we are again. And another child killed as reported by this article in Stuff. The health professionals, and others all reported their concerns to Oranga Tamariki. And yet the case was closed hastily. This case highlights (along with all the others) a real need for...

The tragic death of Malachi Subecz has raised a multitude of issues with agencies involved. Te Pāti Māori are demanding accountability and mandatory reporting of abuse across all agencies responsible for the care of tamariki. Stella from 95bFM asked our CEO, Willow...

Safeguarding Children CEO, Willow Duffy discusses the topic of mandatory child protection training and reporting in schools with Stuff, view this article here.   She has also spoken with Leah Panapa on Today FM about how mandatory training will be more effective than...