Agency membership

Agency membership for larger professional bodies with several offices or locations

Entitled to three copies of the journal, Child Abuse Review, plus any special editions and all other mailings.

Three membership discounts at any given Association of Child Protection Professionals event

Online access to Child Abuse Review.

£300 – pay online by card, direct debit or request an invoice.

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Call for Editors

The AoCPP and Wiley invite applications for the position of (co-)Editor(s) for Child Abuse Review. Deadline for applications: 14 May 2021
The AoCPP Masterclasses: In-depth training: Poverty Aware Practice in Child Protection - 20 April

Welcome to the AoCPP Masterclass Series. This session: 'Poverty Aware Practice in Child Protection' 20 April 2021 BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED
Modular approaches to therapeutic work with maltreatment w/ Bentovim, Gray & Pizzey

Wendy Thorogood, Director of the AoCPP, talks to Dr Arnon Bentovim, Jenny Gray OBE and Stephen Pizzey about their recent paper 'Modular approaches to therapeutic work with maltreatment' and how this approach can help professionals support children experiencing adversity. Updated 09 MAR 21 | Duration 48 mins
An evidence-based approach to tackling child exploitation w/ Dr Aravinda Kosaraj‪u‬

Wendy Thorogood, Chair of the AoCPP, talks to Dr Aravinda Kosaraju about child sexual exploitation and how professionals can support families to prevent it. Updated 29 JAN 21 | Duration 30 mins

Reflections on Practice During a Pandemic

FOR THE ATTENTION OF PRACTITIONERS AND STUDENTS: In recognition of the unparalleled challenges created by the current pandemic of Covid 19, we invite practitioners and students to contribute to the Continuing Professional Development section of Child Abuse Review
What we mean by "Child Protection"

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.
Join us Now!

The Association of Child Protection Professionals is a charity which has been driving improvement in child protection for more than 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 from as little as £8 a month, and have your voice heard.
So much more than a disruption to learning: Why keeping schools open needs to be prioritised in a season of Covid 19 lockdowns

The issue of whether to keep schools open during lockdown has been hotly contested, not just here in the UK but across the world....
About us

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.
Free online workshop - ADP within child protection and safeguarding: June 26 2020

Just a few places left on this hugely topical free members- only workshop, Book Now!
“Aspects of neglect in children and young people in 2021. What are our biggest challenges and how do we meet them?”

What is the true picture of child neglect in the UK since Covid-19 struck and the impact on the children in our care? Where do we go from here? Best practice and shared discussion with leading UK experts
Modular approaches to therapeutic work with maltreatment w/ Bentovim, Gray & Pizzey

Wendy Thorogood, Director of the AoCPP, talks to Dr Arnon Bentovim, Jenny Gray OBE and Stephen Pizzey about their recent paper 'Modular approaches to therapeutic work with maltreatment' and how this approach can help professionals support children experiencing adversity. Updated 09 MAR 21 | Duration 48 mins
Leave a gift in your will

Leave a gift in your will to the Association of Child Protection Professionals. By remembering the Association of Child Protection Professionals in your Will, your gift will enable us to continue to support and work with child protection professionals towards ensuring a world in which all children can grow up in safety and security, without risk of being abused or neglected – now and for many years to come.
Assessing Protectiveness in Child Protection - join our free SIG meeting on June 22

Marcella Leonard will lead on the latest in our series of online Special Interest Group meetings - places are very limited so book now!