Helping researchers

We believe in evidence-based practice and practice-based research. We seek to enhance the links between research and practice in all our activities to ensure that those on the frontline of child protection are armed with the latest evidence and findings so they can provide the best service for children and families.

We want to ensure that research is embedded in practice need and experience, and that the outcomes have maximum reach into practitioner communities in formats that are accessible and able to be acted upon.

For Researchers

Helping to support research into child abuse and neglect and in particular to ensure that research has the maximum impact in practice, is central to what we do. With a range of publications, and events with an international reach, we can help with your dissemination activities and ensure that your work has the best chance of making a difference in practice.

You can get involved in a number of ways at any time, but if you’d like to discuss a more targeted or bespoke approach then please contact us via [email protected]

We are happy to discuss partnering or being named on research bids in support of your dissemination and impact plans and can provide advice and support in preparing these.

Ways to increase the reach of your research

Write for us:

Blog –we have a guest blog series that is published fortnightly and highlights issues of interest within child protection. Our blogs aim to spark thought and discussion around things people might not have considered before and to ensure that happens we are always on the lookout for people with something to say!

If you would like to feature a blog with us, then please do visit our blog page for more information and to see what has been published already.

Write for our journal - Child Abuse Review, the official journal of the Association of Child Protection Professionals offers the opportunity to share your research with practitioners and researchers the world over. With a reach of over 4400 institutions worldwide submitting an article for the journal can hugely increase your impact.

Read more about writing for Child Abuse Review here

Facilitate or speak at an event

We provide a variety of learning events for diverse multi-disciplinary audiences from all parts of the UK as well as international delegates. Our events are open to members and non-members and audiences are mainly professional and often very experienced individuals. As such we welcome the opportunity to form part of your dissemination plan by offering the chance to host an event with us or to speak at one of our planned events.

For information about our planned or forthcoming events please visit the events section of our website.

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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.
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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.
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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.