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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.
Resources for training multi-agency participant groups in identifying and dealing with child neglect.
Presentations and notes for training multi-agency groups on identifying and preventing child neglect.
Handouts for training multi-agency groups on identifying and preventing child neglect.
Exercises and guidance documents for training multi-agency groups on identifying and preventing child neglect.
Use these letters to get proof of child abuse if you want legal aid to stop a partner seeing your child.
Case studies for training multi-agency groups on identifying and preventing child neglect.
Guide for planning training courses on recognising and responding to child neglect.
Documents relating to the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse.
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