Real Stories: Why Prevention Matters
Every headline is a lesson. These real stories show what children face—bullying, grooming, abuse, and online risks—and how the right conversations before something happens can change everything.
Below you’ll see a live, auto-updating feed from trusted sources. Read, reflect, then use our Resources, Programs, and Children’s Toolkits & Guides to turn awareness into prevention.
Latest Headlines (Auto-Updating)
- Three men charged and remanded over 203kg cocaine seizure
- ‘She stepped in at a time when I was struggling with confidence and direction’
- Children, foster carers and social workers facing rising levels of racism, MacAlister warned
- Casey Commission calls for social care practitioners’ views on state of adults’ services
- Jailed: Driver caught with one of the largest hauls of ketamine
- Using a relational approach to transform children’s services
- Should I use screen time as a reward?
- Ageism in social work: how do young practitioners challenge age-related assumptions?
- Josh MacAlister’s plan to give children placement choice ‘unrealistic’, say social workers
- Government to scrap presumption of parental involvement ‘to protect children from abusive parents’
- Head of National Social Work Agency announced
- Foster Carer
- From tackling crises to supporting your social workers: a day in the life of a team manager
- Three men arrested over £20m cocaine seizure
- Lorry driver was ‘disappointed’ to only be smuggling 29kg of heroin
How These Stories Connect to Prevention
Boundaries & Consent: Kids learn it’s okay to say “no,” ask for help, and trust their instincts.
Online Safety: Spotting grooming, scams, and unsafe chats before they escalate.
Bullying Response: Simple scripts and steps for kids and adults to act quickly and safely.
Tell-a-Trusted-Adult: Normalising speaking up—earlier and more often.
Goal: Fewer headlines like these in the future.
Ready to Act Today?
Guy & Cesar makes tough topics easy to talk about. Start here:
Storybooks — gentle, age-appropriate learning through adventure.
Parent & Teacher Guides — quick, practical steps.
Safety Posters — visual reminders for classrooms and homes.
Where do these stories come from?
They’re pulled from trusted sources (BBC, The Guardian, UNICEF, NSPCC, Reuters). Each headline links to the original report.
How often does this page update?
Automatically throughout the day—no manual updates needed.
How does prevention reduce risks like these?
When kids learn boundaries, consent, and how to get help, adults can act sooner—often stopping harm before it starts.
Can I use Guy & Cesar materials at home or school?
Yes—see our Storybooks, Parent & Teacher Guides, and Safety Posters for ready-to-use steps.