Learning objectives

• Introduce the concept of adultification
• Understand the risks to Black children and young people
• Explore and recognise how adultification manifests in our practice and the impact on contextual safeguarding of children and young people
• Understand the broad concepts of intersectionality and adultification
• Examine the implications for practice, improving professional curiosity and cultural competence
• Identify barriers and strategies for change to improve safeguarding of Black and global majority children and young people

This session will be led by Marcia Rice.