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.

Join today to

* be part of our community sharing research and practice in child protection and safeguarding

* receive discounts at all our conferences and events

* receive email newsletter and update bulletins

* receive copies of our journal, Child Abuse Review

* receive special editions of Child Abuse Review

* have access to the complete online archive of Child Abuse Review

* get access to our expert webinars (coming soon)

* participate in local branch activities and special interest groups

Latest

Safeguarding in Educational Guardianship w/ AEGIS

Wendy Thorogood, Chair of the AoCPP, talks to Yasemin Wigglesworth, CEO of AEGIS about their work in providing accreditation for guardianship organisations providing services to international students aged 18 and under, studying in the UK. Updated 24 AUG 2020 | Duration 28 mins
Preventing Child Exploitation w/ Kelechi Ukandu

Mark Pearson, Trustee at the AoCPP, talks to Kelechi Ukandu about child exploitation and what practitioners and organisations can do to prevent it, with a focus on the partnership working and good practice going on in London. Updated 19 AUG 2020 | Duration 39 mins
Reflective Practice Papers

In recognition of the ongoing challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic we invite practitioners and students to submit distinctive 'Reflective Practice Papers' to the Continuing Professional Development section of Child Abuse Review
Special Interest Group: How do we manage CSPR in lockdown? Aug 25 2020 BOOK NOW!

Join us as we hear from Dr Catherine Powell on the challenges facing everyone involved in Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews right now. Discussion, shared views and best practice. Limited places!

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.
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!

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.
Abusive Head Trauma - Major International Online Conference: August 5 2020, BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED

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!
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.
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!
Reflective Practice Papers

In recognition of the ongoing challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic we invite practitioners and students to submit distinctive 'Reflective Practice Papers' to the Continuing Professional Development section of Child Abuse Review
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.