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Help shape the future direction of the journal

Child Abuse Review is supported by an international team of Editors, Associate Editors and Editorial Board members bringing expertise from a diverse range of disciplines and professions. The Editorial Board plays an active role in reviewing manuscripts, sharing developments in policy, research and practice in their fields, promoting the journal and advising on current and future journal issues. View the current Editorial Team

Call for Associate Editors

The journal is currently seeking to appoint two to three new Associate Editors to join the existing Editorial Team. See the Call for Associate Editors

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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.
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.
Join now

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.
Leave a gift in your will

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 a world in which all children can grow up in safety and security and without risk of being abused or neglected – now and for many years to come.
Volunteering

There are many ways you can volunteer for the Association; if you are interested in donating your time or skills then please check our website regularly for current opportunities or contact the us at [email protected]
Who we help

We support anyone whose work is involved with protecting children or young people from harm. With backgrounds in social work, paediatrics, nursing, psychology, police, law, education, or research, our members and those we work with come from a wide range of disciplines. We help those who want to meet other like-minded professionals to share research, practice, and knowledge do just that.
Where we work

We are proud to support child protection research and practice across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
The issue

The abuse and neglect of children is a huge and growing issue. We exist for those working in and researching child abuse and neglect. We provide access to the latest research, share best practice from the front line, provide affordable advanced practitioner CPD and training, and enable practitioners and researchers to connect as part of a national community working to support children and families.
Benefits of membership

We are the only organisation specifically devoted to supporting child protection professionals and researchers in the field. Join us to broaden your perspective, gain access to cutting edge research, and become part of a community sharing best practice for children.
Networking/peer support

We offer a range of networking opportunities to those working in child protection. Through various special interest groups, events and local branches we are able to offer an exchange of information, ideas and best practice for anyone working in safeguarding children and in particular to our members.