SpotLight Programme

Through our SpotLight intervention, we aim to mitigate the poor health outcomes associated with childhood exposure to domestic abuse by providing five 1:1 individualised support sessions.

We use arts-based approaches such as mask work and improvisation and teach vital safety planning skills through our SpotLight DigiResource to equip children with lifesaving information, so they know what to do if someone they know is in immediate danger.

‘Almost two thirds of children exposed to domestic abuse were also directly harmed’

SESSIONS

Sessions include:

  • Exploring safety skills
  • Expressing and understanding feelings
  • Dealing with anger & conflict resolution
  • Developing self-esteem and social skills
  • Empowerment & self-protection

Violence in children’s lives can disrupt their schooling and harm the quality of their education. This can result in psychological barriers to learning, as well as disrupting prospects and pathways to employability.

"Over half of children exposed to abuse said they found it difficult to sleep and almost a third felt like the abuse was their fault."

Safe Lives

SpotLight will ensure each child is listened to, believed and supported, empowering them with safety skills and coping strategies to support their journey towards recovery and healing.

Referral Process into Spotlight

We work alongside West Yorkshire Police, local schools, and social services to ensure children’s safety is a priority.

Before the SpotLight sessions commence, the project coordinator must have the following documents:

Completed Referral Form

Download Referral Form

Child Protection Plan or Child In Need Plan (contact details of relevant agency that can provide this)

Safety assessment taken by the child's social worker (if relevant)

Please download and complete a recent DASH RIC or send one via email. We will not accept any DASH RICS that were completed more than 6 weeks ago.

Download Risk Assessment

Completed SpotLight SnapShot

Download SpotLight SnapShot

Latest report from school (name of DSL)

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Job vacancy!

We are seeking key candidates with specific knowledge and expertise to fulfil the role of a Part time SpotLight Practitioner. If you:

  • Understand the issues and barriers children and young people face, specifically relating to childhood exposure to domestic violence
  • Resonate and embody our company values
  • Have compassion for vulnerable children and young people
  • Are driven by a sense of purpose
  • Have training, expertise and or passion for the arts
  • Are aware of existing societal biases and beliefs and how these reinforce barriers to change
  • Have experience supporting vulnerable children and young people

The deadline for applications is 17th April at 12 noon.

We will shortlist and contact successful candidates by the 22nd April.

Interviews will take place on the 27th April 2022 at Croft Myl, West Parade, Halifax HX1 2EQ.

Please submit your application to sharon@edshift.co.uk

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