New report and video coverage: National conference highlights harmful practices and safeguarding challenges
Latest: Highlights and key findings from the National Conference on Witchcraft, Spirit Possession, and Ritualistic Abuse are now available via a new conference report and an exclusive video feature on PolicingTV.
The multi-agency response to witchcraft beliefs, spirit possession, and ritualistic abuse is under the spotlight following the release of new insights from a major national conference on these complex harms.
Both the WSPRA Conference Report and a PolicingTV highlight video capture key contributions from across academia, law enforcement, safeguarding agencies, victim support groups and faith organisations. Experts and practitioners from the UK, Australia, Bangladesh and beyond emphasised that these harmful practices remain deeply misunderstood, under-reported and too often ‘hidden in plain sight’.
Why check these out:
PolicingTV Highlights Video (Hidden Harm in Plain Sight): Features video reflections from conference speakers on professional curiosity, multi-agency collaboration, trauma-informed disclosure and overcoming the stigma that keeps victims in the shadows.
WSPRA Conference Report: Delivers a comprehensive overview of current data gaps, cross-border perspectives and actionable recommendations to build confidence and national support across safeguarding networks.
Whether you work in policy, policing, child protection or human rights advocacy, these resources provide essential guidance for recognising indicators earlier and driving effective, collaborative interventions.