Child Abuse Review publishes interdisciplinary papers on research, practice and policy in child maltreatment. Read more
Protecting children from the risk of harm is our core mission and what all our members work for, but there’s more to it than the narrow definition of “child protection”. We understand there are a range of factors involved in keeping children safe. Read more
The Association of Child Protection Professionals is a registered charity and membership association. We provide education and professional development opportunities for those working in child protection. Read more
We provide education, support, representation, and professional development opportunities for those working in child protection and safeguarding.We believe access to research, sharing expertise, discussing and engaging with complexity, and providing a strong practitioner voice in policy-making, produce better outcomes for children and families.Our vision is a world in which all children can grow up in safety and security, without risk of being abused or neglected.
This year we are proud to be celebrating our 40th year. Through sharing knowledge, research and examples of best practice, what started as a small inter-professional membership association grew and today we are the only multi-disciplinary professional membership association, with charitable status of its kind.
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The Association of Child Protection Professionals is a charity which has been driving improvement in child protection for 40 years. We exist to help children by supporting the professionals who work with them. We provide access to research; quality and affordable CPD; and peer support to anyone working in child protection. Join the Association of Child Protection Professionals as a member today.
For 40-years we have been supporting professionals’ learning. To celebrate our anniversary, this conference will highlight real case studies of evidence-based practice, and practice informed evidence, and sharing the learning from these. Read more
A seminar drawing on learning from the Department for Education Triennial Review of Serious Case Reviews, 2015-2018. Read more
What have we learnt from settings using ACEs and trauma-informed approaches about what to do, and what not to do to help children thrive? Read more
Developing trauma-informed and inclusive practices in child protection. Read more
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Professor John Devaney examines whether the term "toxic stress" is still helpful to our understanding of child development, and in particular to professional practice. Read more
Four-year-old Rory was tense as he stood at the door of his nursery playroom. He balled his fist…and punched. Within seconds I crouched down by his side. I enveloped his fist in my hand – Rory was trembling, his muscles taut and ready. I put my arm around Rory’s waist to guide him gently away from the scene. Rory’s heart was beating rapidly, too fast for a little child at play. Beaded sweat dampened his curly hair. This is toxic stress. Read more