Developed over a decade ago by Professor Carlene Firmin, Contextual Safeguarding is focused on ensuring all young people have safe and joyful lives with their friends, at school, online and in their communities. The GCCS team works with a wide range of people to make places safer for young people by improving safeguarding systems.
At the GCCS we do three things:
- Research
We work with safeguarding professionals, parents and carers, young people and policymakers to develop world-leading, high-impact research that’s centred on creating safety in communities. - Consultancy and learning
We offer a range of training and consultancy services, all of which are directly informed by research. - Resources
Our tools, briefings and resources are available to help professionals who work with young people to create better safeguarding systems.
Discover more about what Contextual Safeguarding involves on the About Us page.
Latest News and Information
Job Vacancy: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Durham University’s Global Centre for Contextual Safeguarding, in conjunction with Durham University’s Psychology department, seeks to appoint a talented individual to a fixed-term Research Fellowship.
The GCCS Webinar Series 2026: Register Now
This new series from the Global Centre for Contextual Safeguarding brings our incredible team members LIVE and direct to you to speak on a range of Contextual Safeguarding topics.
Context Assessments and Responses Toolkit
Our Context Assessments and Responses toolkit holds everything you need to work through your own assessments and responses. Delve in for guidelines, templates, exemplars, videos and more.
