#LookCloser: Building positive relationships with children

The Children's Society continue to hear from children and young people that the interactions they have with professionals can have a profound impact on how they view their experiences of abuse and the support they receive. We’re often asked for guidance on how to best engage with children and young people, and whilst this should always be an individualised approach, this session shares some general ideas and tips based the voices of victims, survivors of exploitation and children and young people more generally.

In June 2025, The Children's Society will be launching a new resource 'building positive relationships with children and young people' which focuses on a trauma-informed and child-centred approach. This will create the foundation for the session.

This session will:

• Explore how to embody the key messages within the resource
• Consider aspects of identity and why this is important when working with children and young people
• Explore what cultural humility can look like when working with children and young people
• Identify and celebrate examples of building successful relationships with young people