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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

Latest

Abusive Head Trauma w/ Dr Vincent Palusci and Dr Gabriel Otterman

Peter Sidebotham, Co-Editor of Child Abuse Review and Trustee of the AoCPP, talks to Dr Vincent Palusci and Dr Gabriel Otterman about their work in editing our special issue of Child Abuse Review focusing on the recognition, response and prevention of abusive head trauma, and our upcoming conference on this same issue. Updated 30 JUL 2020 | Duration 30 mins
Trauma, adversity and resilience in the context of a public health crisis w/ Warren Larkin

Tammy Banks, AoCPP Interim Consultant Director, talks to Warren Larkin about trauma, adversity and resilience in the context of a public health crisis. Updated 26 JUL 2020 | Duration 51 mins
Getting out of our routines: Why preventing sudden unexpected infant death is not just an issue for health visitors and midwives

Over the past 30 years, the UK, in keeping with most other Western countries, has seen a dramatic and sustained drop in the number of sudden unexpected deaths in infancy (SUDI). This has been a really exciting change and has meant that many thousands of infants’ lives have been saved. In spite of this, over 300 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly each year in England, each of these a devastating tragedy for the family.
The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel w/ Dr Peter Sidebotham

Wendy Thorogood, Chair of the Association of Child Protection Professionals, talks to Dr Peter Sidebotham about his work on the National Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel. Updated 21 JUL 2020 | Duration 25 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.
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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.
Abusive Head Trauma - Major International Online Conference: August 5 2020, BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

Abusive Head Trauma: Recognition, Response and Prevention Your chance to join acclaimed UK and international authors and experts from the AoCPP’s Child Abuse Review to explore the key issues of AHT facing child protection today. BOOK NOW: Free for members but limited places!
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 Us NOW – for free

This is a time when we all need to pull together so our gift to you is three months free membership and all the benefits of being part of the AoCPP.
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!
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.
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.
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!