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Domestic Abuse Against Men w/ Ian McNicholl

Wendy Thorogood, Director of the AoCPP, talks to Ian McNicholl about what we as professionals need to know about domestic abuse against men. Updated 20 OCT 21 | Duration 22 mins
Early help and intervention with Birth Companions w/ Kirsty Kitchen

Wendy Thorogood, Director of the AoCPP, talks to Kirsty Kitchen from Birth Companions about their work supporting women in pregnancy and early motherhood and what child protection professionals can learn from their experience. Updated 22 SEP 21 | Duration 22 mins
In Conversation with Alan Wood CBE, to understand the communication blocks and challenges in the new multi agency safeguarding partnership arrangements

In Conversation with Alan Wood CBE. To understand the communication blocks and challenges in the new multi agency safeguarding partnership arrangements 10 November 2021 12pm - 1.30pm Led by Sir Alan Wood CBE
Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2021-Child sexual exploitation and the educational context

Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2021 Child sexual exploitation and the educational context 18 November 2021 9.45am - 11.15am Led by Dr Sam Warner

In Conversation with Alan Wood CBE, to understand the communication blocks and challenges in the new multi agency safeguarding partnership arrangements

In Conversation with Alan Wood CBE. To understand the communication blocks and challenges in the new multi agency safeguarding partnership arrangements 10 November 2021 12pm - 1.30pm Led by Sir Alan Wood CBE
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.
Lunch and Learn- Gender Dysphoria

Gender Dysphoria 17 November 2021 12pm - 1-30pm An introduction to the new SIG group
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).
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.
The AoCPP Masterclasses: 'Policing County Lines - Impact of Covid-19' 9 November

Welcome to the AoCPP Masterclass Series. This session: 'Policing County Lines - Impact of Covid-19'- 9 November 2021
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.
Safeguarding Supervision for Child Protection Professionals

'Safeguarding Supervision for Child Protection Professionals' Led by Wendy Thorogood Organisations can book a date to suit.