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As a member you have access to our member only website, a place where you can:

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Find out what's going on and how you can get involved
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We will be continually reviewing and updating content on this site as we grow and in response to suggestions. If there's something that would be useful then let us know.

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Latest

Young People and Technology in Lockdown w/ Marcella Leonard

Tammy Banks, AoCPP Interim Consultant Director, talks to Marcella Leonard, of Leonard Consultancy, about how practitioners are coping during lockdown and the increase in online/technology abuse against young people. Updated 29 MAY 2020 | Duration 39 mins
Steve Myers

Steve Myers is Director of Social Sciences at the University of Salford and a registered Social Worker with a background in child protection and youth justice. He has worked in both statutory and voluntary organisations and been involved with the training of social workers in Higher Education for the past 25 years. Steve has researched and written about strengths-based and solution focused practice, and has a interest in working with violent behaviour including sexual violence.
Supporting new mothers during COVID-19 w/ Dr Sam Warner

AoCPP Chair Wendy Thorogood talks to Dr Sam Warner about bonding and attachment for new mums that have had babies born during COVID and how practitioners can support them. Updated 23 MAY 2020 | Duration 24 mins
Equality, diversity and inclusion in safeguarding w/ Jahnine Davis

AoCPP Chair Wendy Thorogood talks to Jahnine Davis about equality, diversity and inclusion within safeguarding. Updated: 14 MAY 2020 | Duration: 30 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
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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.
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.
Online Members' Meetings - come and join us!

Announcing the first of our fortnightly Members' Meetings - for challenging, supportive and educated discussion about the key topics that matter most to you.
Anne Paterson Scholarship

In the circumstances we are all under and with Universities and Colleges across the UK closed we have decided to postpone the Scholarship for the time being. We anticipate opening the applications up again when possible.
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.
Supporting new mothers during COVID-19 w/ Dr Sam Warner

AoCPP Chair Wendy Thorogood talks to Dr Sam Warner about bonding and attachment for new mums that have had babies born during COVID and how practitioners can support them. Updated 23 MAY 2020 | Duration 24 mins
Second Special Interest Group virtual meeting now full - register for our next!

Find out how to catch up with a recording of this event and sign up now for our next...
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.