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Child Protection

What is Child Abuse?

Child abuse is any action by another person, adult or child, that causes significant harm to a child. It can be physical, sexual or emotional, but can just as often be about lack of love, care and attention. We know that neglect, whatever form it takes, can be just as damaging to a child as physical abuse.

Report a concern about a child or young person

It's everyone's responsibility to ensure that children are safe. If you are worried that a child or young person may be at risk of harm then you should call 030 33 33 3001 and ask for the Social Work Access team.

Child Sexual Exploitation

Child sexual exploitation (CSE) is a crime of devastating and long-lasting consequences for its victims and their families. Childhoods and family life can be ruined, and this can be made worse when victims, or those at risk of abuse, do not receive the support they need.

Resources for Professionals - Child Protection

Policy and Guidance for Professionals

Child Sexual Exploitation - Worried about your child?

Do you know that child sexual exploitation can be hard to detect and abusers are very clever in their manipulation of children and young people, some will not even be aware that it is happening to them.

Keeping yourself Safe - information for children and young people

There are lots of places you can get more information if you feel scared or don't feel safe.

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