Media and Speaking
Speaker, trainer and media voice on safeguarding and children's services
For more than a decade I have spoken on national television, trained police officers and shared platforms with senior leaders on safeguarding, girls affected by gangs and exploitation, and the governance of children's homes.
Media
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BBC Victoria Derbyshire (2018)
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BBC Three, The Rise of Female Violence (2015)
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BBC World, interview on county lines
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BBC Radio Northampton, credited for work with Northamptonshire Police
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Featured in The Gleaner and Caribbean Life
Speaking and training
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Police training. Community engagement training for new officers at Hendon before passing out, work with Northamptonshire Police, and expert panels alongside senior police.
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Conferences and events. Guest speaker at Property with Purpose, and conference work in the UK and Italy with Youmanity's 2SMILE project.
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Programme partner. The Safety Box's Aspire Higher programme for young people.
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European exchange. A staff exchange across Wales, Spain and Germany, as part of work commissioned by Harrow Council in 2014.
Awards
Honourable Southwark Civic Award (2017). Governor General's Diaspora Award, Jamaica (2019). Business Woman of the Year (2016). BBI Entrepreneur Award (2015).
Topics I speak on
Governance and oversight in children's homes. Girls, gangs and criminal exploitation. Support that works in the evenings and at weekends, when families need it most. Opening children's homes that meet local need.
Invite me to speak
For keynotes, panels, staff training or media comment, email info@cheriejohnson.co.uk or book a consultation.