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

Stress, trauma and survival responses during COVID-19 w/ Dr Karen Treisman

Tammy Banks, AoCPP Interim Consultant Director, talks to Dr Karen Treisman about how children, families and practitioners are coping with the stress and trauma brought by COVID-19 and what to expect as we come out of lockdown. Updated 06 JUL 20 | Duration 33 mins
Call for Abstracts: Child Protection during the Perinatal Period

Child Abuse Review invites abstracts for a Special Issue on the theme of 'Child protection during the perinatal period: Innovation in assessment and practice' to be published in January/February 2022.
Case Reviews: The Next Phase of Reviewing Cases w/ Donna Ohdedar

Wendy Thorogood, Chair of the Association of Child Protection Professionals, talks to Donna Ohdedar, Head of SILP, about safeguarding reviews and how to improve review practice. Updated 26 JUN 20 | Duration 28 mins
Coercive Control w/ Dr Emma Katz

Steve Myers, Trustee at the AoCPP, talks to Dr Emma Katz about her research into Coercive Control. Updated 22 Jun 20 | Duration 38 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.
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.
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!
Stress, trauma and survival responses during COVID-19 w/ Dr Karen Treisman

Tammy Banks, AoCPP Interim Consultant Director, talks to Dr Karen Treisman about how children, families and practitioners are coping with the stress and trauma brought by COVID-19 and what to expect as we come out of lockdown. Updated 06 JUL 20 | Duration 33 mins
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!
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.
Child Neglect: Lockdown and the New Normal w/ Professor Jan Horwath

Wendy Thorogood, the AoCPP Chair, talks to Professor Jan Horwath about the expected and unexpected forms of neglect that practitioners can expect to see during lockdown. Updated 16 JUN 2020 | Duration 26 mins
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.