Hidden Harm: Parental Substance Misuse

Positive Futures returned for a second day to deliver an overview of hidden harm, exploring the impact of parental substance misuse on a child’s health, wellbeing and safety. Strong emphasis was placed on the importance of professional curiosity, which is a common theme throughout all safeguarding children reviews nationally; practitioners explored the links between parental substance misuse, adverse childhood experiences and trauma, whilst sharing practical strategies to support children and families affected.