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Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Bill

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The Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Bill received Royal Assent on Monday 1st March 2021. 

The Act, named the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021, is now available on legislation.gov.uk at:

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/primary+secondary/2021?title=Domestic%20Abuse

As you will be aware, this is a landmark piece of legislation for Northern Ireland that will criminalise a course of abusive behaviour including both physical and non-physical abusive behaviours (including controlling and coercive behaviour).

Along with the introduction of the new domestic abuse offence, the general statutory aggravator and child aggravators, a number of associated reforms to criminal procedure, evidence and sentencing are also included within the legislation.

 

Help Kids Talk – Free Basic Awareness Training Webinars

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‘Help Kids Talk run FREE BASIC AWARENESS TRAINING WEBINARS on a fortnightly basis. In our webinar we discuss infant mental health and share our top tips for supporting speech, language and communication development in children aged 0-6 years. The webinar is suitable for both parents and practitioners and are available to everyone across Northern Ireland. Please click on the following link to register for a date that suits you:  https://view.pagetiger.com/basic-awareness-webinar-training-dates. If you want any further information, please contact the Help Kids Talk Team at helpkidstalk@resurgamtrust.co.uk ‘

 

Children and Young People’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing in Education Framework

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Education Minister Peter Weir and Health Minister Robin Swann have jointly launched the Children and Young People’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing in Education Framework. 

An investment of £6.5million annually will be provided to support mental health and wellbeing within the education sector.

Further information at: https://bit.ly/3krCVoJ

 

 

Southern Area LPG FYI Bulletin – 25th February 2021

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Welcome to the 54th edition of our information bulletin. FYI (For Your Information).

In the second slide you will learn a little about Locality Planning Groups and how you can get involved with contributing to our Action Plan for 2021-24. This is a great way to work in partnership to improve lives of children and young people.

To advertise in our next edition on 11th March, please send any relevant information by Tuesday 9th of March. Some helpful hints are on the last slide, along with dates of our next Locality Planning Group meetings which you are welcome to attend.

Stay connected

Kerry O’Hagan and Darren Curtis

Locality Development Team, Southern Trust Area