Let’s Talk Safer Families - Tips for discussing difficult topics with children now available online
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) has provided £100,000 to help expand their successful programme Let’s Talk which has included launching a website this week so that everyone, regardless of where they live, can access its trusted guidance.
Let’s Talk Safer Families is an early intervention community safety initiative. They support parents, carers, and professionals working with children by equipping them with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools needed to help keep children and young people safe from modern community safety risks.
They deliver a range of live online sessions, which are also available as recordings on their YouTube channel and the website hosts a wide variety of resources, including thematic bite-sized videos and practical written toolkits.
Looking ahead to the Autumn term, they have ambitious plans to deliver Let’s Talk Primary, Pre-Teen, and Teenagers sessions, alongside a dedicated session for parents of children with SEND.
In addition, they will be launching a targeted campaign to engage more fathers and male role models. This work aims to encourage greater positive male engagement in children’s lives, while also addressing more challenging topics such as the influence of harmful online cultures and promoting healthier narratives around masculinity.
Click here to visit the website.