These sessions provide a confidential, collaborative space for practitioners working with exploitation cases.
WM-ADASS are working in partnership with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, as part of the Intrenational Recruitment Programme to deliver Exploitation Case Assistance Sessions.
These are designed to support professionals managing complex exploitation concerns across the West Midlands. They are interactive online sessions bringing together professional guidance, collaborative problem-solving, and shared learning in a safe and supportive environment.
Practitioners are encouraged to bring active cases, emerging concerns, or challenging scenarios for discussion. Our exploitation specialists work alongside attendees to provide practical advice, expert insight, and real-time solutions that strengthen professional confidence and practice.
Led by Deborah Huxton, Modern Slavery and Violence Prevention Programme Manager, Sandwell Councill and the WM ADASS International Recruitment Programme Team, the sessions promote practical learning, peer support, and multi-agency collaboration through discussion of both current and historic situations.
What to Expect
- Guidance and practical solutions from experienced exploitation specialists
- A safe space to discuss live cases and professional concerns
- Shared learning and peer support from colleagues across the sector
- Confidential, practitioner-focused discussions
- Real-time problem solving and practical strategies
- Opportunities to strengthen multi-agency collaboration
Attendees are encouraged to come prepared to discuss situations they are currently managing, struggling with, or believe would benefit wider professional learning.
Purpose of the Sessions
The sessions aim to provide a safe, informal, and collaborative space for local authority staff to:
- Support practitioners working with exploitation cases
- Encourage collaborative problem-solving and shared learning
- Build confidence in responding to complex safeguarding concerns
- Strengthen understanding of exploitation dynamics
- Improve partnership working across agencies
Who Can Attend?
These sessions are free and open to all West Midlands local authorities and are suitable for:
- International Recruitment Leads and Delivery Partners
- WM ADASS Associates
- Joint Safeguarding Network representatives
- Commissioners
- Principal Social Workers
- Workforce and frontline practitioners
By attending, participants will gain:
- Improved understanding of exploitation and safeguarding risks
- Practical tools and strategies for frontline practice
- Increased confidence in managing complex cases
- Enhanced multi-agency collaboration
- Access to a growing library of recorded case discussions for ongoing learning
To find out more about taking part in the exploitation case discussions or to get one-to-one advice about tackling exploitation, contact jo@westmidlandsantislavery.org