Future Voices Podcast

BONUS Episode: Kalvin - OP3Self-care is a cornerstone of effective safeguarding, and in this bonus episode, Kalvin shares the importance of physical and mental wellbeing for practitioners. We talk about the parallels between personal growth and the challenges of creating sustainable change for children and families. Kalvin offers practical strategies for setting goals, building routines, and maintaining balance, reminding us of the perseverance needed for long-term success—both personally and professionally.

Child protection law has never been more complex. In this episode, Andrew unpacks

the pressures young people face today, from the challenges of online harm to the

evolving presence of gangs and organised crime. We explore critical legal concepts

like deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS), care planning, and the lessons from

child sexual exploitation (CSE) that need to be employed for child criminal

exploitation (CCE), as we are not there yet. This episode offers practical insights into

navigating legal frameworks while addressing new and emerging risks.

Child protection law has never been more complex. In this episode, Andrew unpacks

the pressures young people face today, from the challenges of online harm to the

evolving presence of gangs and organised crime. We explore critical legal concepts

like deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS), care planning, and the lessons from

child sexual exploitation (CSE) that need to be employed for child criminal

exploitation (CCE), as we are not there yet. This episode offers practical insights into

navigating legal frameworks while addressing new and emerging risks.

Al, a Junior Associate with Future Voices, shares his powerful lived experience of

exploitation through county lines. In this episode, he reflects on the potential we all

have—both positive and negative—and how meaningful opportunities can give

children a sense of belonging, purpose, and hope. Al shares his vision for change

and how he is starting his journey to create impact with Future Voices, focusing on

building relationships, persistence, and opportunities that steer children toward a

good life.

Al, a Junior Associate with Future Voices, shares his powerful lived experience of

exploitation through county lines. In this episode, he reflects on the potential we all

have—both positive and negative—and how meaningful opportunities can give

children a sense of belonging, purpose, and hope. Al shares his vision for change

and how he is starting his journey to create impact with Future Voices, focusing on

building relationships, persistence, and opportunities that steer children toward a

good life.

Policing plays a unique role in safeguarding, and in this episode, Gareth talks about

driving cultural change within policing to work collaboratively in real time. We discuss

complex issues like county lines, safeguarding approaches, and balancing the roles

of protection and law enforcement. Gareth shares insights into respectful

collaboration, managing conflicting priorities, and building a safeguarding agenda

that protects children, victims, and the wider community.

Policing plays a unique role in safeguarding, and in this episode, Gareth talks about

driving cultural change within policing to work collaboratively in real time. We discuss

complex issues like county lines, safeguarding approaches, and balancing the roles

of protection and law enforcement. Gareth shares insights into respectful

collaboration, managing conflicting priorities, and building a safeguarding agenda

that protects children, victims, and the wider community.

Join Natalie as we discuss the critical role of children’s social care in addressing

extra-familial risks and harms, alongside the complexities of intra- and extra-familial

abuse. We talk about engaging children and families, managing systemic anxiety,

and staying focused on the needs of the child while planning for safety and change.

This episode covers the importance of statutory safeguarding, multi-agency

collaboration, and building services that balance help and protection to create lasting

impact.