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Sam Smith
Education Advocate and Development Manager,
R;pple Suicide Prevention Charity
United Kingdom
Sam brings extensive experience in safeguarding and a strong commitment to improving mental health provisions across diverse settings. His professional background as a frontline police officer compelled him to establish a campaign for reshaping mental health standards within law enforcement. Later, he specialised in children's safeguarding to shield vulnerable youth from exploitation. As an Education Advocate and Development Manager at R;pple Suicide Prevention Charity, Sam collaborates with education providers to help them protect students and staff from harmful online content. He is a passionate advocate for transformative changes in mental health awareness and suicide prevention within the sector.
Sessions
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26-Jan-2024Ahead - SandboxThe next level of online safeguarding in education: suicide prevention