GovWire

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has opened registration for the annual free-of-charge conference which is open to all with an interest in safeguarding. Taking place on Tuesday 15, Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 October, the virtual conference will cover a different safeguarding theme each day and will welcome an exciting variety of keynote speakers, workshops, panel and round table discussions.

DBS supports employers to make safer recruitment decisions by processing and issuing criminal record checks and by maintaining the Adults and Childrens Barred Lists. Led by subject experts, the 3-day conference will stream a series of informative webinars and live panel discussions to support safeguarding professionals with best practice knowledge and guidance, and will feature question-and-answer opportunities with a range of speakers.

The themes of this years conference will include:

• Tuesday 15: Technology and Innovation and the future of safeguarding

• Wednesday 16: Information Sharing and the importance in safeguarding
• Thursday 17: Rehabilitation of Offenders (ROA) - balancing safeguarding with individuals rights to rehabilitation

As the conference is set to be hosted online, recordings will be made available afterwards. If delegates are interested in the event but are unable to attend on the day, it is recommended to still register to access any recordings.

Register for the conference here and follow 