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Oct 13th, 2025
Transitional Safeguarding in Further Education
The concept of transitional safeguarding is gaining traction within policy and practice circles, yet its application in the Further Education (FE) and post-16 sector remains underdeveloped.
Aug 13th, 2025
Ep 12 PART 2 Series Takeaway Review
This final episode examines balancing safety with rehabilitation, preventing issues through early intervention, addressing spiritual abuse, and maximizing volunteer potential in safeguarding.
Jul 03rd, 2025
Ep 11 PART 1 Series Key Takeaway Review
Madison revisits key insights from the first five episodes of Faithful Safeguarding, highlighting how safeguarding within faith communities requires everyone's involvement, theological integration, clear boundaries, and inclusive practices that address power dynamics.
May 01st, 2025
Ep 10 Closing Loopholes: Beyond the DBS Check
How do you transform volunteers into safeguarding champions? In this eye-opening conversation with Isabelle King, we unpack the critical role volunteers play in creating robust protection frameworks within faith communities.
Apr 01st, 2025
Podcast Ep 9 Volunteers: Instilling Proper Boundaries
In this episode, safeguarding consultant Isabelle King from the Safeguarding Collective, gives us an extended and comprehensive look into ensuring teams, internal and external, employed and volunteering, are well-versed in creating safe spaces for all. Host Madison takes Isabelle through the following
Mar 05th, 2025
Ep 8 Can We Talk About Abuse in Faith? Understanding the Tough Topics
In this episode, we meet Tina Campbell, an international safeguarding consultant with extensive international experience, to discuss why everyone is responsible for supporting safeguarding efforts within the faith community.
Feb 05th, 2025
Ep 7 Proactive Safeguarding in Diverse Sectors
In this episode of Faithful Safeguarding, Madison Clarke speaks with Simon Davies, a former Australian Federal Police Detective and experienced safeguarding consultant.
Jan 09th, 2025
Ep 6 Old Convictions, New Perspective
In this impactful episode of Faithful Safeguarding, host Madison Clark from Petros engages with Dr. Karl Hanson, an expert in risk assessment and rehabilitation, to explore the concept of desistance and its significance in safeguarding practices.
Dec 31st, 2024
Podcast Ep 5 Creating Inclusive Safeguarding Practices
In this powerful episode, we welcome Anjum Mouj, a highly experienced trainer, facilitator, and consultant, who has dedicated her career to advancing safeguarding practices and creating safer, more inclusive spaces for all.
Nov 07th, 2024
Ep 4 How to Engage Children in Safeguarding
In episode 4, we’re joined by Di Gammage, a registered child and adult psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience working in trauma and abuse. Di is qualified in dramatherapy and play therapy and has been invited to the UK Council for Psychotherapy Child Register due to her clinical experience and publications in child therapy.
Sep 10th, 2024
Podcast Ep 3 Disability & Safeguarding
Meet Father Justin Glyn; a Jesuit priest, lawyer, and passionate advocate for disability inclusion within faith communities. Drawing from his personal experiences as a blind individual and his extensive work in disability advocacy, Fr Justin offers us a unique and profound perspective on how safeguarding practices can better serve those with disabilities.
Sep 06th, 2024
Podcast Ep 2 Theology and Safeguarding in Faith Communities
Host Madison Clarke welcomes Professor Marcus Pound, a renowned theologian and a key member of the Global Safeguarding Alliance. With a deep understanding of both theology and safeguarding, Professor Pound offers a unique perspective on how faith communities can draw from theological principles to enhance their safeguarding practices.
Sep 06th, 2024
Podcast Ep 1 Introduction to Safeguarding in Faith Communities with Professor Jo Clarke
In this inaugural episode of Faithful Safeguarding, your host Madison Clarke sits down with Professor Jo Clarke, Founder and Director of Petros, to explore the essential principles of safeguarding within faith communities.