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Arson in the workplace
Is your business at risk from arson? Have you unknowingly employed a pyromaniac? A typical business, focussed on satisfying the needs of its customers, keeping its overheads down and having many members of staff working hard to keep the business going will undoubtedly used the phrase ‘firefighting’. However, what if you inadvertently employed an…
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Is your business at risk from arson?
Latest figures show that a third of all fire incidents attended by the fire and rescue services in England were caused deliberately. Out of these there were 303 fatalities and 7,661 casualties On average the service attends 591 fires per day Research suggests that many offenders who set fires are not caught and for…
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Addressing the behaviour of adult arsonists
The devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in London recently, reminded us all off the ferocity and dangers of fire. Though the fire started in a fridge-freezer on the fourth floor. The growth of the fire is believed to have been accelerated by the building’s exterior cladding. It is therefore perhaps surprising to note that…
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Firesetting and Arson – a one-day conference
The Cognitive Centre and fabtic present a one-day, national firesetting conference entitled Exploring the Spectrum of Firesetting and Arson: Addressing Gaps in Practice Practitioners across a range of services working with children and adults who set fires have long been frustrated by the absence of evidence-based programmes to support their risk-critical work. However, recent…
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6 Key Points Highlighted at the Nottingham Cyber Bullying event
We recently held one day event in Nottingham on 16th March 2017, providing delegates with the latest intelligence from a range of speakers having different experiences and perspectives with Online Cyber Bullying, a modern day issue of increasing concern. Key note speakers included Dr Jo Bryce, Senior Lecturer, University of Central Lancashire, and Director…
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Recent research confirms awareness campaigns reduce the risk of cyber bullying
Robin Morris-Jones of the Cognitive Centre has been conducting an in-depth analysis of various cyber bullying studies where international researchers sought to clarify the relationship between a cyber bully and their victims. The research indicates bullying that takes place at school or in social life is likely to be continued in cyberspace, with retention…
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Cyber Bullying One-day Learning Event
Cyber Bullying and Social Media Misuse – What we all need to know One Day Learning Event Thursday 16 March 2017 Mercure Hotel, Nottingham City Centre Anyone who still repeats that old ditty, “sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me” has never experienced the targeted cruelty of a…
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When does #CyberBullying cross the line into criminal activity?
Anyone who still repeats that old ditty, “sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me” has never experienced the targeted cruelty of a cyber-bully. Words do affect people and often in extremely severe ways. Not everyone can ‘brush it off’ and move on, and they shouldn’t have to. Cyber…
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5 telltale signs that indicate your child may be cyber bullied
The World Wide Web is a remarkable facility and if used responsibly, is a source of valuable information and an indispensable tool for communication. However, it is also a haven for predators, trolls, stalkers and bullies. The web has a darker side and the sooner our kids recognise that fact and are educated in…
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Personality, Psychopathy and Panic – Training Course
Personality, Psychopathy and Panic! One Day Course – 28TH July The Yard, Cardiff Central – £125 + VAT Working with difficult individuals in an increasingly tense environment leads to some concern about the ability of front line staff to evidence certain behaviours in order that clinical or risk management strategies can be applied. Click…