Dr Sarah Carlick started her professional career as a social worker and then as a probation officer, gaining experience in the public, private and voluntary sectors in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. 

Her experience builds on a rigorous academic background. Sarah is the Director and founder of two companies, a Safeguarding Training and Consultancy company for over 20 years as well as MeSafe that supports organisations developing a  strategic approach to Digital Safeguarding that promotes co-design with children and young people. 

She also currently Chairs the Digital Safeguarding Special Interest Group on behalf of the Association of Child Protection Professionals (UK) and is a visiting university lecturer and associate researcher.