198 - How This Police Commissioner Is Trying To Give Early Years a Voice in Domestic Abuse Reporting

Have you ever wondered what truly lies behind the behaviours of children in your setting, and how much of it could stem from trauma they've already experienced? If you're working in early years and increasingly encountering children with challenging behaviour, emotional withdrawal, or signs you can't quite explain, this episode is essential listening. It explores how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), domestic abuse, and neglect manifest in the earliest years, and why early years professionals are uniquely placed to spot them long before formal schooling begins. Within this episode, you will... 1. Learn how trauma-informed practice and understanding ACEs can empower you to better support the children in your care. 2. Hear directly from Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones about the real-life impact early years professionals have when safeguarding concerns are raised early. 3. Discover why Operation Encompass currently excludes early years—and what you can do to push for much-needed change in the system. 👉 Start listening now to gain practical insights and powerful inspiration that could help you safeguard a child's future starting today. For more information from Donna or the Hampshire Police, follow them here... Facebook: @HantsPCC @DonnaJonesPCC LinkedIn: Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Instagram: @hantspcc @donnajonespcc