Why Family Voices Matter in Reviews

What is it like for a family member or someone close to a victim to take part in a safeguarding review? In this episode I speak with Sue, who participated in the Safeguarding Adults Review following her best friend's death. Together we explore what it feels like to contribute after a traumatic bereavement, why family and those closest to the person matter so much, and how meaningful participation can support both the review and those involved.   In this episode we discuss: - Why she said yes to participating in the review and impact it had - The value of lived experience. - How reviews can support healing as well as learning. - How family engagement enables people to see the whole system for the first time. - What people need to know if they asked to participate in a review. When reviews genuinely value lived experience, they produce richer learning, more accurate narratives and, importantly, give participants the opportunity to know that their voice has made a difference.   Are you interested in becoming an independent reviewer? Download my FREE workshop 'How to Establish an Independent Review Practice which Aligns with the Next Step in Your Career' [here](https://email.mg.donnaohdedar.com/c/eJxsk01zur4XxV9N2NWBBHlYsAApVutzq6IbJ4QAEUhoCKC--v9ov_Of36KrzNzknpyc3A-5sNSbmgoe3TPZwfqo_OFx6tdUSz1iIpoiLRU1Ztyr81EqOMeiSGmK5YiI-t_WRQycyrZgzUXdG-pVgmDFxG891ahn2A6EUDdtV6M1ZtWlpm2Lc_q8Wx5ujp3EjgxN0SB6mK_323-nXmIE1w1mOf9P7dlmYeSObdPIUhthAjOkZ8_F1ijvmRS8plx5jRRpR55WtMIbW4TYBCLddsYJshAxsWvZbqIT5GSGm2rMgzq0dAsiAxkmGo-gnUFqQqKPoU4wRMDU_wqh8gqlmhYgH8AIwCipOlqxvFCNFBltWyY4rlo0aomQFDfNbxO5_D6IcUUlx5W3h1GbTg9lbDg_6Hz-3m-vlXSdwwcb6Lr_8neuEfvD54wAGBUABvzWbsoV1FGI7gzAaNk14b50fpA4FLG5ATAoDXMdoBYup73T8_4qwgO3orDQ6bHZ6IUvMEkm90kWDrvuEwMYSRIHVjfNrr3DT7GLCC3Rbj635XkxKY-PlQQwSJeutT0hc7dl8UaddFMCGC3OE-YAGDTfHzgdVwAGrtlOwn1WOhA-YzmlNYvE_BFNAjmUB79MTjMW1Gu9bZ-aAEbTT_9O_Oy6z9vlbpt9LsjcKMc8iYtTF4U3N1_M8kTGX8nPEDv-l4mPhyDarKaWoVbvX9d5d-w2dwCj9wTd8uzuAhjsXPObARgsAIzO4XhQqxOAgcTndbZmH3q2OmweCF5_Nr3fbsu5ZP2mMz9PlL-bAIVaJV5wfHfHpbM31C18xLPrbHbt7UKrqSpE6uGGaUKynHEv6ary7fWlWiNFz1IqvYrilAjOKVFCatJ7jQ4wdUl7RgcieNtVivF8RMSoK7VWdJJQ7yXyxtr-bRCypFJTT6Iuf_pQHhH15U9-lUfV5f_09B78XwAAAP__eMRR0Q "https://email.mg.donnaohdedar.com/c/eJxsk01zur4XxV9N2NWBBHlYsAApVutzq6IbJ4QAEUhoCKC--v9ov_Of36KrzNzknpyc3A-5sNSbmgoe3TPZwfqo_OFx6tdUSz1iIpoiLRU1Ztyr81EqOMeiSGmK5YiI-t_WRQycyrZgzUXdG-pVgmDFxG891ahn2A6EUDdtV6M1ZtWlpm2Lc_q8Wx5ujp3EjgxN0SB6mK_323-nXmIE1w1mOf9P7dlmYeSObdPIUhthAjOkZ8_F1ijvmRS8plx5jRRpR55WtMIbW4TYBCLddsYJshAxsWvZbqIT5GSGm2rMgzq0dAsiAxkmGo-gnUFqQqKPoU4wRMDU_wqh8gqlmhYgH8AIwCipOlqxvFCNFBltWyY4rlo0aomQFDfNbxO5_D6IcUUlx5W3h1GbTg9lbDg_6Hz-3m-vlXSdwwcb6Lr_8neuEfvD54wAGBUABvzWbsoV1FGI7gzAaNk14b50fpA4FLG5ATAoDXMdoBYup73T8_4qwgO3orDQ6bHZ6IUvMEkm90kWDrvuEwMYSRIHVjfNrr3DT7GLCC3Rbj635XkxKY-PlQQwSJeutT0hc7dl8UaddFMCGC3OE-YAGDTfHzgdVwAGrtlOwn1WOhA-YzmlNYvE_BFNAjmUB79MTjMW1Gu9bZ-aAEbTT_9O_Oy6z9vlbpt9LsjcKMc8iYtTF4U3N1_M8kTGX8nPEDv-l4mPhyDarKaWoVbvX9d5d-w2dwCj9wTd8uzuAhjsXPObARgsAIzO4XhQqxOAgcTndbZmH3q2OmweCF5_Nr3fbsu5ZP2mMz9PlL-bAIVaJV5wfHfHpbM31C18xLPrbHbt7UKrqSpE6uGGaUKynHEv6ary7fWlWiNFz1IqvYrilAjOKVFCatJ7jQ4wdUl7RgcieNtVivF8RMSoK7VWdJJQ7yXyxtr-bRCypFJTT6Iuf_pQHhH15U9-lUfV5f_09B78XwAAAP__eMRR0Q") to find out more. **About Donna:** Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser & trainer, Donna is involved in all 3 types of reviews covering both children's and adults' safeguarding and domestic homicide and is a SILP Reviewer and Mentor. Donna offers 'SILP School' her university accredited training course, Momentum her space for reviewers & a free online network for leaders in review practice.   Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ohdedar-review-consulting-ltd/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ohdedar-review-consulting-ltd/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ohdedar-review-consulting-ltd/") Join my free Facebook group Blue Light Professionals [here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/199283641172120 "https://www.facebook.com/groups/199283641172120") Engagement + proportionality + strengths = SILP