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Digital simulation helps practitioners spot signs of abuse

NSPCC teams up with software provider to develop a computer game that helps identify child abuse.
Online tool helps users to gain knowledge and confidence in engaging with children about abuse through simulated scenarios. Picture: Attensi
Online tool helps users to gain knowledge and confidence in engaging with children about abuse through simulated scenarios. Picture: Attensi

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An interactive learning simulation is helping practitioners that work with children to better identify and support those who could be victims of abuse.

The online tool, Talk to Me, has been developed through a joint venture between the NSPCC and Attensi, which describes itself as a “gamified simulation training provider”.

A pilot to launch the scheme began in December after Attensi won its bid for a share of Innovate UK’s £20m funding earmarked for its national response to Covid-19.

The government’s innovation agency announced the grants last year specifically for projects that would address and mitigate the health, social, economic, cultural and environmental impacts of the pandemic.

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