Expert Insight for Safeguarding Professionals
The SACPA Journal is an exclusive publication for SACPA members, bringing together frontline experience, expert insight, research and practical guidance from across the safeguarding sector.
What sets the SACPA Journal apart is its commitment to Youth Voice. Every edition includes contributions from young people, ensuring their perspectives help inform, influence and shape safeguarding practice and professional thinking. This unique feature creates a valuable platform where lived experience sits alongside professional expertise, helping to strengthen safeguarding outcomes and promote meaningful participation.
Alongside Youth Voice, the Journal features articles from safeguarding practitioners, academics, researchers and sector leaders, exploring current challenges, emerging themes, innovation and best practice across education, healthcare, charities, sports organisations, faith groups and wider social care settings.
Members Can Expect:
- Expert commentary and thought leadership
- Practical guidance and safeguarding best practice
- Research and evidence-informed insights
- Frontline case studies and professional reflections
- Youth Voice contributions in every edition
- Emerging issues and developments in safeguarding
More than just a safeguarding journal, it is a space for learning, reflection and professional discussion, bringing together research, practice and lived experience to help shape the future of safeguarding.
Available exclusively through the SACPA Member Area.
June 2026 Edition
that the June 2026 edition of the SACPA Journal is now available through the Member Area.
This issue brings together expert insights and fresh perspectives on the safeguarding issues shaping our work today, with the aim of informing, challenging and inspiring practice.
As safeguarding continues to evolve, the Journal helps members stay connected to current thinking, emerging challenges and opportunities to strengthen safeguarding outcomes.
Why Members Value the Journal
The SACPA Journal helps members to:
- Stay informed about key safeguarding developments
- Explore emerging issues and evolving risks
- Learn from sector experts and experienced practitioners
- Support professional development
- Reflect on safeguarding practice
- Access thought leadership from across the safeguarding sec
Exclusive Member Benefit
Access to the SACPA Journal is included with SACPA membership and available via the Member Area.
Alongside the Journal, members gain access to:
- 250+ safeguarding policies and templates
- Professional community and discussion forums
- Webinar recordings
- Best practice guidance
- Safeguarding news and updates
Become a SACPA Member to access the latest edition of the SACPA Journal
