{"id":5152,"date":"2024-03-16T08:54:09","date_gmt":"2024-03-16T08:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/east-surrey\/?p=5152"},"modified":"2025-12-15T06:36:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T06:36:10","slug":"nspcc-listen-up-speak-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/east-surrey\/2024\/03\/16\/nspcc-listen-up-speak-up\/","title":{"rendered":"NSPCC, Listen Up, Speak Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>One in five adults did not act when concerned about a child being abused or neglected<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New findings show that 30% of adults have had concerns that made them think a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Of these around one in five did not take any action.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Feeling unsure if what was happening was abuse and worried about getting it wrong were among the top barriers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The NSPCC is releasing this data as it aims to inspire a million people to take actions that keep children safe through its <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nspcc.org.uk\/speakup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Listen up, Speak up<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Almost a third of UK adults (30%) have had concerns that made them think a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect.<\/p>\n<p>A You Gov survey of 3,999 adults, commissioned by the NSPCC, also reveals that one in five adults who have had a concern did not take any action.<\/p>\n<p>Survey results show that the main barriers that prevented people from acting are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>38% said they weren\u2019t sure what was happening was abuse.<\/li>\n<li>37% said they couldn\u2019t prove it.<\/li>\n<li>32% said they were worried they had got it wrong.<\/li>\n<li>29% thought it would make the situation worse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The children\u2019s charity is releasing this new data to show why its new campaign is needed.<\/p>\n<p>Listen up, Speak up aims to inspire adults across the UK to play their part in keeping children safe, by taking action to support children and families.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45942 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-kent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/20230129_LUSU-Phase-2_Paid-Social_Statics_KM_AW_ConnectTheDots_Landscape_1200x628_NextDoor-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"225\" \/>That might mean stepping in to help juggle childcare, providing a listening ear to a struggling teen, or calling the NSPCC Helpline if they think a child is at risk.<\/p>\n<p>Listen up, Speak up involves completing a 10-minute digital training or taking part in a local workshop, either in person or online. Workshops are being delivered in schools, businesses and community organisations across the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Through a series of everyday scenarios, participants learn some of the signs a child might be at risk, how to approach difficult conversations, and who to contact if they are concerned about a child or their family.<\/p>\n<p>A series of follow-up emails will share more advice on how to listen to and support children and families and will introduce some helpful services and resources.<\/p>\n<p>That includes advice on everyday challenges that families may be facing such as bonding with their baby, parental mental health and keeping their children safe online.<\/p>\n<p>So far, more than 25,000 people have signed up to Listen up, Speak up.<\/p>\n<p>The charity is striving to reach one million people and organisations across the UK over the next 10 years, inspiring them to take actions in their community.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45943 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-kent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/20230129_LUSU-Phase-2_Paid-Social_Statics_KM_AW_In10mins_Landscape_1200x628_NextDoor-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"431\" height=\"276\" \/>Gareth* an NSPCC real life story volunteer who is an advocate of Listen up, Speak up said<\/em><\/strong><em>: \u201cWhen I was in a perilous position at 5 months old, the community came to my rescue. One lady immediately gave me the baby food I urgently needed. This was followed by presents of clothes from others in the street. One neighbour eventually adopted me. \u00a0Along with the authorities, my local community played a vitally important role in my welfare. They didn\u2019t wait or debate or decide it wasn\u2019t their business. They intervened and it meant I am here today.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>NSPCC\u2019s CEO, Sir Peter Wanless, said: <\/strong>\u201cAll of us come across children in our daily lives, be this in our neighbourhoods, at our places of work, on our commute or at the supermarket.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the NSPCC we understand it can be hard to know what to do in a situation where you have a niggling concern about a child\u2019s wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFindings from our survey show 73% agree that there is a lack of training on what individuals can do to prevent child abuse and neglect, which is where our Listen up, Speak up programme can help.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn just ten minutes, you can equip yourself with a little bit of knowledge which can go a long way in helping to keep children and young people safe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To sign up to the training visit <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em><strong><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nspcc.org.uk\/speakup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.nspcc.org.uk\/speakup<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One in five adults did not act when concerned about a child being abused or neglected New findings show that 30% of adults have had concerns that made them think a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect. 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