Stage 1 – a peer review of strategic managers across the region / geographical area. This will be directed at senior strategic managers within the various agencies and units with the
key outcome being the production of a county wide strategic framework to address violence, vulnerability and exploitation across the county.

Stage 2 – We will hold a mixture of interviews, focus groups and workshops with practitioners, facilitated by ourselves and a mix of peer reviewers experienced in dealing with senior
managers. The process is based on the Home Office’s proven and highly regarded peer review process. We will end up with an understanding of what’s possible, what’s realistic and what’s achievable across the region
through the eyes of practitioners.

Stage 3 – The draft Strategic Framework is based around 5 themes and the final framework will consist of key objectives and work based around the themes. The work could be overseen by
a pan regional strategy group and implemented via a delivery sub – group, although it would be desirable for the various Safeguarding boards and the Childrens Strategic Partnerships to oversee elements of the work
around prevention and safeguarding.