We submitted a response to the call for evidence on 'Positions of Trust within Faith Settings' which forms the second inquiry of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Safeguarding within Faith Settings. We strongly believe the definition of 'Positions of trust' within the Sexual Offences Act 2003 should be broadened to ensure faith settings are within scope, to protect vulnerable people from abuse.
We formally supported the NICE Quality Standard on Child Abuse and Neglect
The NICE Quality Standard for Child Abuse and Neglect covers recognising, assessing and responding to abuse and neglect of children and young people under 18. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement. It is for commissioners, service providers, health, public health and social care practitioners, and the public. NICE has invited comments from registered stakeholders including the Association on the draft quality standard. Full details
We responded to the consultation on the draft Working together to Safeguard Children 2018. Here is the Association’s ‘Working together’ consultation response. We provided input to the previous versions of this guidance in 2015, 2012 and 2010.
The law governing decisions about children in care in England is soon to change dramatically. The Department for Education has created a two-tier care system which we strongly oppose because of the harm and suffering it will cause to children.
From 9 September 2021, for the first time ever, the law in England discriminates on the basis of age when decisions are made about where children in care live.
Article 39 children’s rights charity is legally challenging these discriminatory changes through a judicial review, which is currently listed to be heard in the High Court in December. The AoCPP stands with them and has pledged its full support to this campaign.
‘Since the death of 14 year-old Adam Rickwood in 2004, many organisations and independent investigations have publicly opposed the UK Government's policy of authorising custody officers to use pain-inducing restraint on children. ‘
The Association of Child Protection Professionals supports the prohibition of pain-inducing restraint as recommended by IICSA. Read more about this campaign here.