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Resources for training multi-agency participant groups in identifying and dealing with child neglect.
Tell the local authority if you're worried that a child is being neglected or abused - call 999 if they’re in immediate danger
If you think a child or young person is at risk or being abused or neglected, contact the children’s social care team at their local council.
Guide for planning training courses on recognising and responding to child neglect.
Presentations and notes for training multi-agency groups on identifying and preventing child neglect.
This consultation seeks views on the possible introduction of mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect or a duty to act in relation to child abuse or neglect.
Exercises and guidance documents for training multi-agency groups on identifying and preventing child neglect.
Case studies for training multi-agency groups on identifying and preventing child neglect.
Handouts for training multi-agency groups on identifying and preventing child neglect.
Sample letter for social services staff to respond to requests for information about child abuse assessments or child protection plans.
Use this sample letter to get evidence that your partner abused a child, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use these letters to get proof a partner has been convicted of child abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Research evidence identifying early indicators of child neglect.
Guidance to help practitioners identify the signs of child abuse and neglect and understand what action to take.
Use these letters to get proof of child abuse if you want legal aid to stop a partner seeing your child.
Letter to get evidence that social services think your child has been abused or is at risk, if you're applying for legal aid.
Children will be better protected from sexual predators under plans being brought forward by the Home Secretary.
A review examining the effects of abuse and neglect on children, and whether different placement types affect their outcomes.
Ofsted survey report evaluating the effectiveness of arrangements to safeguard children who experience neglect.
Documents relating to the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse.
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