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Vacancy: Book Reviews Editor, Child Abuse Review

Join the Editorial Team! Child Abuse Review is seeking to appoint a Book Reviews Editor. Deadline for applications: Monday 16 August 2021
The AoCPP Masterclasses:Breaking the myth, Changing perceptions. Domestic Abuse: Men Are Victims Too- Abuse has no Prejudice

Welcome to the AoCPP Masterclass Series. Breaking the myth, Changing perceptions. Domestic Abuse: Men Are Victims Too- Abuse has no Prejudice Led by Ian McNicoll Wednesday 22nd September 9.30-12.30 and Thursday 25th November 1.30-4.30
The AoCPP Masterclasses: The Mental Capacity Act: What is it and why does it matter? / Deprivation of Liberty

Welcome to the AoCPP Masterclass Series. This session: - The Mental Capacity Act: What is it and why does it matter? - Deprivation of Liberty Led by Claire Barcham 17 September and 3 December 2021 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.30pm - 4.30pm
The AoCPP Masterclasses: 'Reviewing Challenges & Dispelling Myths for Children in Care with SEND'

Welcome to the AoCPP Masterclass Series. This session: Reviewing Challenges & Dispelling Myths for Children in Care with SEND 7 October 2021 1.30pm - 4.30pm

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.
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.
Anne Paterson Scholarship

Applications now closed for 2021
Toxic terminology

The prevalence of domestic violence, substance misuse and parental mental health issues as risk factors for child maltreatment has been recognised for a long time. It was identified by Marian Brandon and colleagues as a particular factor in serious and fatal cases of maltreatment in the 2003-5 biennial review of Serious Case Reviews (SCRs) (Brandon, Belderson et al. 2008).
Protecting Children at a Distance: Multi-Agency Working and Service Provision with a focus on Looked After Children and Care Experience Young People

Led by Penny Earney, AoCPP SIG chair and Dr Jenny Driscoll and Dr Ann Lorek, Kings' College London 26 July 2021 12.00pm -2.00pm
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.
Contextual Safeguarding

“Contextual Safeguarding” is a phrase I’ve come across increasingly over the last year or so, but in discussions with professionals there seems to be a varying degree of understanding and familiarity with the concept. Alongside Social Work Scotland and Stop It Now, we supported a seminar on 22nd May hosted by Napier University in which Dr Carlene Firmin explained the principles and practice of this approach.
The AoCPP Masterclasses: 'Policing County Lines - Impact of Covid-19' 24 August

Welcome to the AoCPP Masterclass Series. This session: 'Policing County Lines - Impact of Covid-19'- 24 August 2021
Safeguarding Supervision for Child Protection Professionals

'Safeguarding Supervision for Child Protection Professionals' Led by Wendy Thorogood Organisations can book a date to suit.
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 2020 | Duration 38 mins