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This paper considers issues relating to concerns regarding adults at risk of harm who register to marry, where professionals involved have concerns about the nature of the proposed marriage and its consequences for the adult.

This guidance has been developed to assist practitioners in determining the most appropriate action to take when medical examinations and health assessments are required for children and young people.

This protocol is for all practitioners who would be involved in the prevention, response, support, and protection of people, which includes both children and adults, who are at risk of or go missing.

This is a process established to respond to victims of domestic abuse who are at risk of significant harm and domestic homicide.

We want to make sure that all practitioners who work with adults who may be at risk of harm are aware of the processes in place and the actions that should be taken by agencies when harm is identified.

This guidance is for all practitioners who support children and families whether they work in health, police, third sector, local authority or education settings.

This document will act as guidance and highlights the processes that should be followed if you witness an assault on a child by a parent or carer, or if such a matter is reported to you.

The purpose of this protocol is to provide updated guidance and an agreed protocol, on a multi-agency basis, on the provision of information in relation to the non-disclosure of information.

The purpose of this guideline is to ensure Dumfries and Galloway have processes in place which outline and navigate all stages of the child death review process; from notification, to carrying out the review, to sharing the learning locally and nationally.

The guidance should support all professionals in identifying risk factors for vulnerable parents
which might impact on how well they are able to care for and keep their babies safe.